The UAE has announced a new initiative aimed at treating and rehabilitating the victims of the Beirut explosion.
Prosthetic limbs will be provided to those suffering from deformities while special attention will also be given to traumatised children.
The campaign coinciding with World Humanitarian Day has been launched as per the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation.
It will be implemented by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Beirut, the Lebanese Red Cross and other entities in Lebanon.
"The initiative of Sheikha Fatima reflects her efforts to reduce the health burden caused by this disaster, as well as her key role in fulfilling the humanitarian, health and development needs of peoples and communities suffering from dire circumstances," said Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Secretary-General of the ERC.
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