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UAE's Global Health Leadership: UAE President Meets with WHO Director-General

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  UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met in a historic meeting to discuss innovative health collaboration plans. The UN Climate Change Conference, hosted by Sheikh Mohamed in November, brought health to the forefront, marking a historic moment. Director-General Tedros welcomed the UAE' s contributions to global health, noting the country's proactive approach to disease prevention and support for WHO projects. The UAE's support goes beyond boundaries, as evidenced by healthcare assistance to the Gaza Strip. Sheikh Mohamed's leadership has resulted in the treatment of 1,000 Palestinian children and families in Emirati hospitals, as well as healthcare support for 1,000 Palestinian cancer patients and the building of a field hospital in Gaza. This meeting underscores the UAE's dedication to global well-being, exemplifying the nation's ethos of compassion and action. From addressi...

UAE signs $25m agreement with WHO to support East Jerusalem hospital

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UAE  signed a US$25 million cooperation agreement in support of Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE’s efforts to support the medical and healthcare sectors in Palestine in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in coordination with the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) It will also improve the quality of Al Makassed’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department and assist in the training of medical specialists for all of Palestine.