• The UAE has sent 60,000 vaccines to Socotra Govornate in Yemen to support local efforts to combat the pandemic. Wam
    The UAE has sent 60,000 vaccines to Socotra Govornate in Yemen to support local efforts to combat the pandemic. Wam
  • The shipment of doses aims to protect the elderly, vulnerable and those suffering from chronic diseases from contracting the Covid-19 virus. Wam
    The shipment of doses aims to protect the elderly, vulnerable and those suffering from chronic diseases from contracting the Covid-19 virus. Wam
  • The ERC is coordinating with health authorities in Socotra in order to deliver a free vaccination campaign at the Khalifa bin Zayed hospital. Wam
    The ERC is coordinating with health authorities in Socotra in order to deliver a free vaccination campaign at the Khalifa bin Zayed hospital. Wam
  • The Socotra Governate will be the first the first in Yemen to offer vaccines to its residents. Wam
    The Socotra Governate will be the first the first in Yemen to offer vaccines to its residents. Wam
  • The UAE has been supporting the Yemeni people, most notably Socotra’s residents, in a variety of ways, most notably the health sector. Wam
    The UAE has been supporting the Yemeni people, most notably Socotra’s residents, in a variety of ways, most notably the health sector. Wam
  • The UAE’s health and humanitarian initiative also coincides with the work of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to provide residents with basic services. Wam
    The UAE’s health and humanitarian initiative also coincides with the work of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to provide residents with basic services. Wam
  • The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed hospital was established in Socotra in 2012 to provide adequate health services. Wam
    The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed hospital was established in Socotra in 2012 to provide adequate health services. Wam
  • The shipment of aid was coordinated via the Emirates Red Crescent organisation (ERC). Wam
    The shipment of aid was coordinated via the Emirates Red Crescent organisation (ERC). Wam

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Emirates Red Crescent sends 60,000 vaccines to Socotra Governate in Yemen

The UAE supports the Yemeni people in a variety of ways, most notably in the health sector

The National

June 17, 2021

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The UAE has sent 60,000 vaccines to a province in Yemen to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

The shipment will assist in protecting the elderly, those suffering from chronic diseases and other vulnerable groups from the virus.

The  Emirates Red Crescent is co-ordinating with health authorities in Socotra Governorate to vaccinate people free of charge at the Khalifa bin Zayed hospital.

The Socotra Governate will be the first in Yemen to offer vaccines to its residents.

The UAE has been supporting the Yemeni people, particularly Socotra's residents, in various ways, most notably in the health sector.

The Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed hospital was established in Socotra in 2012 to provide health services.

The UAE's health and humanitarian initiative coincides with the work of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to provide residents with basic services.

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