UAE Field Hospital in Chad, a new milestone in UAE’s bright record of giving

UAE Field Hospital in Chad, a new milestone in UAE’s bright record of giving

The UAE celebrated the World Humanitarian Day with pride as the UAE Field Hospital in the Chadian city of Amdjarass added another feather to the country's humanitarian work cap.

On 19th August, the international community came together to honour humanitarians around the world striving to meet ever-growing global needs. No matter the danger or the hardship, humanitarians venture deep into disaster-stricken regions and, on the front lines of conflict, strive to save and protect people in need.

Launched on 9th July, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 50 bed-hospital was the result of cooperation between three humanitarian entities in the UAE represented by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in coordination with the UAE's Office for Aid Coordination in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The initiative is also part of the humanitarian, relief, and medical support provided by the UAE to Sudanese refugees facing humanitarian challenges caused by the outbreak of conflict in Sudan in the beginning of April. The support to the Republic of Chad also aims to alleviate the humanitarian impact of the influx of Sudanese refugees due