ABU DHABI // The Emirate Red Crescent (ERC) has announced it will provide Dh13 million worth of medical supplies to Gaza.
The aid was approved after a directive from Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region and president of the ERC.
Dr Mohammed Ateeq Al-Falahi, secretary general of the charity said: “The ERC’s humanitarian efforts began after the unfortunate events taking place in Gaza.
“The organisation was quick to respond to the humanitarian crises facing our brothers in Palestine. Five relief delegations have been sent so far to assist the displaced people who lost their homes in the war by providing food, tents, blankets and other necessities.
“In addition, the ERC has provided medical staff and equipment to its field hospital there, which treated thousands and performed surgeries on hundreds of people.”
The organisation’s mission in Gaza is expected to receive the latest shipment of medical supplies via Egypt, under the supervision of the UAE Embassy in Cairo.
The ERC has already sent five relief convoys to Gaza during the past few weeks, which have provided food, medicine and other essential supplies.
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