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From the Region, for the Region—strength in intra-regional solidarity

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From the Region, for the Region—strength in intra-regional solidarityy
From the Region, for the Region–strength in intra-regional solidarity
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Egypt

Played a key role in peace negotiations between occupied Palestinian territory and Israel.

Coordinated with WHO to establish a medical evacuation and triage system for Gaza patients, deploying 65 ambulances with life support capabilities and preparing hospitals in Al-Arish for trauma cases.

Designated referral pathways and health facilities for evacuated patients in North Sinai, Ismailia, Port Said and Suez; Damietta, Greater Cairo and Sharqia governorates.

Played a key role in coordinating humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Egyptian and Palestinian Red Crescents, establishing a humanitarian hub in Al-Arish and facilitating delivery via the Rafah border.

Hosts and provides medical treatment for refugees from both Sudan and Gaza.

Facilitated the evacuation of 2372 patients from Gaza for treatment.

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Jordan

Supported a field hospital in Gaza, airlifting critical medical supplies to keep operations running amidst conflict.

Launched the "Restoring Hope" campaign for amputees in Gaza, providing prosthetic care to over 14 000 beneficiaries.

Hosted an emergency international conference on humanitarian response for Gaza.

Coordinated the medical evacuation of 28 children with cancer from Gaza for treatment at the King Hussain Cancer Centre.

Deployed medical teams to Gaza since January 2024, comprised of surgeons and nurses and integrated into local hospitals

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre)

Supported the "Every Breath Counts" project in Somalia, equipping 28 health facilities to treat pneumonia and diarrhoea in children.

Launched a US$ 3.75 million project in Yemen to improve water sanitation and hygiene in health facilities, directly benefiting millions.

Contributed US$ 2.8 million to Yemen's cholera response, reaching 4.7 million vulnerable people.

Funded a US$ 3 million project in Yemen aimed at reducing child mortality by strengthening measles outbreak response, benefiting 1.2 million children.

Supported WHO’s health response in Gaza with US$ 10 million, ensuring over 1 million people access life-saving emergency health services.

In 2022 and 2023, continued providing significant life-saving support to Yemen, including the installation of oxygen stations in 5 hospitals.

Supported life-saving assistance to people affected by the 2023 earthquake in Syria

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Kuwait

Established a fully operational field hospital in Gaza, offering a wide range of medical services, including surgery, emergency care and maternal health.

Delivered 10 tons of medical and relief supplies to Libya, along with an ambulance, to support flood victims in the eastern region.

Supported Syria by providing life-saving medical equipment worth US$ 8 million for public hospitals in earthquake-affected areas, reaching nearly 4 million people.

Supported the emergency response to the June 2022 earthquake in Afghanistan, reaching over 234 000 people with health services.

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Oman

Supported the evacuation of 56 patients from Gaza for treatment within the country.

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Pakistan

Pakistan

Provided the first WHO medical supplies flight to Afghanistan following the Taliban’s rise to power, addressing urgent shortages of medicines and health supplies.

Arranged two additional flights through Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to ensure continued flow of health aid into Afghanistan.

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Qatar

Played a key role in peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel.

Facilitated the evacuation of 970 patients from Gaza for treatment within the country.

In 2023, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with WHO to support the provision of essential health services in underserved areas for 1 million patients in the 11 provinces of Afghanistan.

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Tunisia

Facilitated the evacuation of 73 patients from Gaza for treatment within the country.

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United Arab Emirates

Established a field hospital in Gaza, providing medical treatments and life-saving services.

Evacuated 182 severely ill patients from Gaza for specialized care and treatment.

Supported a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, with 560 000 children vaccinated in the first round.

Contributed US$ 25 million to WHO's office in the occupied Palestinian territory to improve the quality of health services at Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem.

Allocated US$ 70 million to address humanitarian needs in Sudan and US$ 30 million for regional support of Sudanese refugees.

Delivered 600 tonnes of humanitarian and health supplies to Libya following Hurricane Daniel, addressing critical needs.

Hosts and supports WHO’s largest logistics hub at Dubai Humanitarian, ensuring the swift delivery of life-saving emergency aid globally.