Sharjah 24 – WAM: Following directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) pledged a contribution of around AED 37 million (US $10 million) in support of the healthcare sector in Gaza, aimed at providing essential medical supplies to people in Gaza, especially children gravely impacted by the dire conditions pervasive now in Gaza.
The pledge came as part of a Letter of Intent signed between MBRGI and the World Health Organisation, aimed at supporting humanitarian efforts and provide life-saving emergency healthcare response in the Gaza strip. The signing took place at the sidelines of MBRGI’s participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, held between 15 and 19 January under the theme “Rebuilding Trust”.
The Letter of Intent, signed by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, reflects MBRGI’s commitment to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza and support the healthcare sector which suffers a severe shortage in resources and capabilities.
The expected MBRGI funds is set to support WHO’s operational plan in the Palestinian territories, which mainly targets the provision of life-saving medical supplies in Gaza, as well as fuel necessary to operate healthcare facilities.
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