World Health Organization visits UAE hospital in Gaza

The UAE has provided 12 tonnes of medicines and essential supplies to the WHO to help bolster healthcare institutions dealing with Gaza crisis. (WAM)
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Updated 23 September 2024
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World Health Organization visits UAE hospital in Gaza

  • Both sides underscored the importance of coordinated efforts to evacuate the wounded

DUBAI: A delegation from the World Health Organization visited the UAE’s field hospital in Rafah recently to assess services provided for vulnerable Palestinians, Emirates News Agency reported on Sunday.

During the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of coordinated efforts to evacuate the wounded. And reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to continue treating patients in response to Gaza’s critical healthcare needs.

They agreed to enhance essential services, establish mechanisms to strengthen the local healthcare sector, and provide treatment for children with cancer abroad.

The UAE has provided 12 tonnes of medicines and essential supplies to the WHO to help bolster hospitals and healthcare institutions dealing with the ongoing crisis in Gaza.


Jordanian army chief holds talks with Lebanese leaders in Beirut

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Jordanian army chief holds talks with Lebanese leaders in Beirut

  • Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between Jordanian, Lebanese military institutions

LONDON: Jordan’s army chief met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Beirut on Thursday to discuss security cooperation.

Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Jordan, addressed regional developments and security challenges, and ways to contribute to the stability of the region.

He also met the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Gen. Rodolphe Haykal. They discussed military cooperation and the exchange of expertise and training to improve readiness and efficiency, according to the Petra news agency.

Huneiti highlighted the strong relationship between the Jordanian and Lebanese military institutions. Haykal commended the Jordan Armed Forces’ role in supporting regional security and stability, as reported by Petra.