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FHO Commends Frontline Heroes for Their Vital Role in the Success of UAE’s Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza

News Desk 1 01/10/2024

The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) commended the efforts of frontline professionals who participated in the UAE’s emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, conducted under the supervision of the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF and UNRWA. The campaign

Health

WHO highlights global public health crises at Geneva media conference

Dan Ngiam 02/09/2024 0

mpox tops the list Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), addressed a media conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on August 30, 2024, offering significant updates on ongoing health crises worldwide. The conference underscored WHO’s ongoing commitment to addressing critical public health challenges, from the mpox outbreak in

Defence & Security

US moves extra military assets to Middle East amidst regional tension

News Desk 2 04/08/2024 0

Including warships, fighter aircraft, missile systems The US is taking decisive measures to address potential escalations involving Iran and its affiliates in the volatile Middle East region. In a statement issued on August 2, 2024, US Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh noted that in response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, […]

Health

85 Gaza residents arrive in Abu Dhabi for medical treatment

News Desk 2 01/08/2024 0

WHO and UAE facilitate major medical evacuation In a critical humanitarian effort, 85 patients from Gaza, including 35 children and 50 adults, have been evacuated to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for specialised medical care. The evacuation, executed on July 30, 2024, marks the most significant medical evacuation from Gaza since October 2023 and […]

Health

16 Gaza residents arrive in Spain for urgent medical care

Dan Ngiam 26/07/2024 0

The group includes 15 children In a humanitarian effort coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners, 16 individuals from Gaza, including 15 children, arrived in Madrid on July 25, 2024, for critical medical treatment in Spain. This initiative comes amidst ongoing challenges for accessing specialised healthcare in Gaza due to the ongoing […]

Logistics

Aid delivery to Gaza shifts to land route from Ashdod Port

News Desk 2 19/07/2024 0

US military ends temporary dock operation The US military’s temporary maritime operation to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has successfully concluded. The operation, which utilised a temporary dock known as Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, completed its mission efficiently and effectively. In a statement, US Deputy Commander Brad Cooper confirmed that future aid

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“Give Gaza Goodness” Campaign – A Lifeline of Medical Aid from the people of UAE to Gaza

News Desk 2 15/07/2024

In a heartwarming display of compassion, thousands of UAE residents joined hands to champion the “Give Gaza Goodness” campaign hosted by Choithrams for Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Between March 25th and June 20th, supporters of the campaign purchased Goodness Foods products marked with a special sticker, designed to look like a healing bandage with the […]

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UAE Welcomes Gaza Guests for Medical Treatment and Education

News Desk 2 25/06/2024

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has partnered with the Ministry of Education to facilitate the education of over 1,000 guests from Gaza receiving medical treatment in Abu Dhabi. The partnership aims to leverage innovative technology to provide the students with personalised and engaging learning experiences. This initiative follows a