UAE pledges AED 37 million for Gaza's healthcare sector

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has pledged around AED 37 million in support of Gaza's healthcare sector in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

This was announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, taking place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15-19.

The initiative is aimed at providing essential medical supplies, especially to children impacted by the dire conditions in the Gaza Strip.

The pledge came as part of a Letter of Intent signed by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Director-General of MBRGI and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's Director-General.

"MBRGI’s recent collaboration with WHO is part of the close partnership connecting both parties. The financial contribution represents the UAE’s steadfast approach to dedicating all available resources to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians," said Al Gergawi.

The MBRGI will support the WHO in implementing a number of healthcare projects in Gaza, securing emergency medical supplies, providing logistic support, ensuring mental and social support, especially for children, as well as preventing and fighting disease.

"We are grateful to MBRGI and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for supporting WHO’s lifesaving operations in Gaza. This support comes at a vital time, amid worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where the health system has deteriorated substantially due to attacks on health facilities and shortage of medical supplies," said Dr. Tedros.