UAE Provides 25 Ambulances and Medical Supplies to Angola

The United Arab Emirates has continued its efforts to assist developing nations in enhancing their healthcare capacities and today by sending 25 ambulances, cutting-edge equipment and medical supplies to Angola.

Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State and Chairman of the Health Advisory Committee for International Development previously announced the UAE’s US$220 million global initiative to support Africa’s health sector during the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai.

He highlighted the expanding bilateral relationships between the United Arab Emirates and Angola in a number of areas particularly the health sector which is confronting significant obstacles in Africa and necessitating international collaboration because of inadequate facilities and infrastructure. He added, “Improving the state of the health sector and enhancing standards of healthcare is an important part of the UAE’s foreign aid programmes and a significant priority area.”

Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency highlighted the UAE’s international commitment to less developed countries particularly in Africa given the significant challenges posed by climate change and economic deprivation which call for strong international cooperation and concerted efforts.