Under the directive of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has allocated $10 million (36.7 million dirhams) through the UAE Aid Agency to support global measures aimed at limiting the spread of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and strengthening healthcare systems in affected regions.
This was announced during the UAE's participation in an international meeting organized by the United States on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting's objective was to discuss the Ebola outbreak and ways to enhance international response.
Tarek Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized that the UAE continues to actively participate in joint international efforts to address crises, natural disasters, and health issues worldwide. He noted that this commitment stems from the UAE's humanitarian mission and its global responsibility to protect communities from the risks of diseases and epidemics, which is carried out in coordination with governments, international organizations, and relevant regional institutions.
Al Ameri added that as part of the efforts to contain the outbreak, the UAE has sent over 150 tons of aid and supplies to the affected areas. These shipments included personal protective equipment, consumables, and infection control equipment, which assisted approximately 280 medical facilities, as well as items for temporary housing and food for the affected population.
He stressed the need to consolidate and accelerate the efforts of the global community in these critical circumstances to limit the spread and transmission of the disease between communities. Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of supporting healthcare systems and enhancing their capacity in prevention, early detection, and effective response.
These actions come against the backdrop of ongoing difficulties related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and its expanding geographical spread. The situation requires more coordinated international cooperation and faster intervention to contain the outbreak and minimize its humanitarian and medical impact.