Working with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Arab Emirates has set out a vital humanitarian operation to give Gaza Strip Palestinians essential medical treatment. Most recently, the UAE airlifted 124 of their family members to Abu Dhabi for necessary medical treatment together with 86 seriously injured patients, including toddlers and cancer sufferers. After being driven across the Kerem Shalom border, the evacuees—many of whom need specialized and intensive care—were flown from Ramon Airport in Israel to Abu Dhabi. With this most recent airlift, the UAE’s twenty-second evacuation flight, it underlined its continuous dedication to assist Gaza’s population within the current humanitarian situation.
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Strong Support Through Crisis: Notes from UAE Government
Speaking on the UAE’s ongoing assistance activities, His Excellency Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development and International Organizations and Member of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, underlined the UAE’s commitment to provide life-saving relief in Gaza. Emphasizing the UAE’s steadfast and continuous dedication to support the brotherly Palestinians among the humanitarian disaster in the Strip, he said, “this new initiative reflects the strong levels of cooperation between the UAE and the World Health Organization and exemplifies the UAE’s commitment to global solidarity and immediate action.”
Apart from offering vital medical aid, Al Shamsi underlined the UAE’s larger contribution as a proactive member of the worldwide humanitarian community. “We will continue to greatly lead and pioneer innovative healthcare for injured Palestinians and those suffering from incurable diseases; we stay steadfast in our cooperation with the United Nations, foreign partners, and relief groups. We are firmly supporting efforts to reduce this humanitarian situation with all resources at hand. The comments of His Excellency mirror the UAE’s aim of giving human dignity and welfare top priority by making sure individuals affected by the crisis get the medical treatment and support they so much need.
UAE’s Vision: Comprehensive Medical Initiative of President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
This humanitarian project complements more general health-oriented projects led by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Emphasizing UAE’s commitment to long-term healthcare solutions, the program seeks to treat 1,000 children and 1,000 cancer patients from Gaza at UAE hospitals. 2,127 patients and their families have been evacuated and transported to the UAE thus far in order to get the required treatment. This project underlines the UAE’s dedication to provide sustainable solutions for Gaza’s healthcare issues by not only attending to urgent medical requirements but also stressing long-term treatment and recovery.
Apart from initiatives for evacuation, the UAE has developed sophisticated healthcare facilities in Gaza to guarantee the availability of important medical treatments inside the territory. Since it started operations on December 2, 2023, the UAE’s field hospital in southern Gaza has treated over 50,489 patients, significantly helping thousands of Palestinians in need to get emergency and regular healthcare. From general care to specialist treatment for chronic illnesses, the institution provides a spectrum of medical services that greatly improves healthcare accessible in a region suffering extreme medical shortages.
Moreover, the floating medical ship of the United Arab Emirates, which has been based in Al-Arish Port since February 2024, has handled another 6,405 cases. The ship has specialized medical facilities that enable it to provide complete healthcare services, therefore bringing a modern hospital much closer to individuals unable to travel for treatment. As it sends professional medical staff, tools, and resources straight to people most impacted by the conflict, the floating hospital reflects a deliberate reaction to the pressing healthcare needs of Gaza’s population.
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43,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid delivered to Gaza
Apart from providing medical assistance, the UAE has sent the Gaza people around 43,000 tons of humanitarian aid. Food, medical supplies, and other relief items meant to meet the immediate needs of families and people in the area are part of this great help. The UAE’s ongoing humanitarian supplies have been absolutely necessary in giving thousands of people essential food and relief, therefore helping to reduce the severe shortages aggravating the suffering for Gaza’s population. The UAE not only satisfies immediate needs but also strengthens its dedication to guarantee that the Palestinian people have access to basic resources by offering a continuous flow of relief.
Beyond only providing urgent help, the UAE’s humanitarian activities reflect a dedication to regional security, worldwide cooperation, and a shared vision of peace and human dignity. The UAE wants to provide long-lasting solutions addressing the fundamental healthcare and humanitarian requirements in Gaza by closely collaborating with the WHO, United Nations, and other worldwide partners. These initiatives fit the UAE’s commitment to world peace and cooperation since the nation actively supports initiatives to reduce suffering in conflict areas all around.
Driven by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s projects show a complete plan including long-term medical and humanitarian support required for resilience and recovery as well as emergency relief. The UAE has set a strong model of humanitarian leadership that stresses compassion, cooperation, and a vision for a better future for Gaza and beyond by concentrating on healthcare, providing basic supplies, and proving relentless support for the Palestinian people.
