Emirates SkyCargo, UNICEF agree to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need

Emirates SkyCargo, UNICEF agree to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries in need

Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo on Tuesday signed an agreement with UNICEF to prioritize the transport of COVID-19 vaccines and essential medical supplies to countries around the world to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release.

"The announcement is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by the freight division of Emirates to support global communities in recovering from the devastating impact of COVID-19,“ the release said.

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Emirates Airline last week said it would make daily deliveries of coronavirus vaccinesto countries with low storage capacities as part of an initiative to accelerate global jab distribution.

Emirates SkyCargo provides services for the transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals including vaccines, the company said.

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The company added that the cargo carrier features a global network spanning six continents, a modern fleet of widebody only aircraft as well as "state of the art European Union (EU) GDP certified infrastructure at its hub in Dubai for the secure transport of pharmaceuticals and vaccines.“

For his part, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President of Cargo, Nabil Sultan, said: "every single day counts in the fight against COVID-19