Yesterday, the UAE sent an aid plane containing seven tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan, to support it in limiting the spread of the Corona virus emerging (Covid-19), and more than 7,000 health care workers will benefit from it to enhance their efforts to contain the spread of the virus.
"The UAE is committed to providing front-line workers in Afghanistan with appropriate protective equipment, to preserve their health and safety in the face of a pandemic (Covid-19)," said UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Afghanistan, Issa Salem Mohammed Al Dhaheri.
He added: «This multi-aid is the best proof of the UAE’s determination to cooperate and stand alongside Afghanistan, to support its efforts in curbing the spread of the epidemic.»
In March, the UAE sent an urgent medical aid shipment to Afghanistan, which contained 20,000 test units and equipment to examine thousands of people.
It should be noted that the UAE has provided, so far, more than 641 tons of aid to more than 54 countries, benefiting about 641 thousand workers in the health care field.
The UAE has provided more than 641 tons of aid to more than 54 countries.