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The centre has 50 beds for inpatients and another 10 for those needing critical care
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Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, launches the UAE-sponsored hospital in Abeche, eastern Chad. All photos: Wam
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The hospital will cater to the needs of the Sudanese people affected by the conflict in their home country
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Operated by Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi, the centre has 22 doctors and 92 nurses
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The hospital has an emergency department, laboratory, pharmacy and a fully equipped radiology department
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The medical and non-medical staff of the new hospital
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The centre has 50 beds for inpatients and another 10 for those needing critical care
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Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan, Minister of State, launches the UAE-sponsored hospital in Abeche, eastern Chad. All photos: Wam
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The hospital will cater to the needs of the Sudanese people affected by the conflict in their home country
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Operated by Burjeel Hospital - Abu Dhabi, the centre has 22 doctors and 92 nurses
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The hospital has an emergency department, laboratory, pharmacy and a fully equipped radiology department
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The medical and non-medical staff of the new hospital
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The centre has 50 beds for inpatients and another 10 for those needing critical care
New UAE field hospital set up in Chad to support Sudanese refugees
The $20 million multi-speciality centre has 22 doctors and is run by Burjeel Hospital
Tom Evans
08 April, 2024
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