Humanitarian cargo with 27 tons of medicines was sent to Somalia in the United Arab Emirates on April 14 to combat Coronavirus infection.
The mission, carried out jointly with the World Health Organization, delivered seven tons of drugs from the UAE and 20 tons from WHO. These supplies will help the work of 27,000 medical workers in an African country, according to the UAE.
“Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus outbreak, the UAE has sent emergency medical care to a number of countries and supported relevant international organizations, in particular the World Health Organization, in helping countries in need,” said Muhammad Ahmed Osman al-Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to Somalia.
For the period from 2010 to March 2020, the UAE sent Somalia aid worth $ 1.2 billion.
Despite the fact that Somalia has rather close partnerships with Turkey and Qatar, these states did not provide assistance during the critical situation caused by the Coronavirus.
Back in 2017, the Somali government refused to break off diplomatic relations with Qatar, despite the blockade of Qatar by its neighbors in connection with allegations of Qatar sponsoring terrorism. But despite political differences, the UAE supports Somalis who need help in such a difficult period.
Recall, the first case of the virus in Somalia was announced on March 16. To date, 60 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths have been confirmed, including the Hirshabel Minister of Justice.
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