Medical Aid
Egypt delivered on Thursday the first shipment of medical aid to Djibouti, which include 20 tons of medicines and medical equipment, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Five military planes loaded with “large quantities” of medicine and medical supplies have arrived in Turkey and Syria after the devastating earthquake that struck the two countries, the Armed Forces’ spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday.
The shipment came within the framework of the special Egyptian-Somali relations and the Egyptian political leadership’s keenness to support the Somali government and people in the face of the drought that Somalia has suffered from for years, the statement said.
The shipment was provided by the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD), an affiliate of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
The aid was submitted by the Ministry of Health and Population to the Republic of South Sudan to contribute to alleviating the burdens on the brothers in South Sudan.
The aid was submitted by the Ministry of Health and Population to the Republic of South Sudan to contribute to alleviating the burdens on the brothers in South Sudan.
The Lebanese minister thanked the Egyptian leadership for the continued support for Lebanon and its people.
An Egyptian military aircraft loaded with tons of medical and pharmaceutical aid departed to Somalia, to contribute to alleviating the burdens of the Somali brothers.
A fuel tanker in the town of Al-Tleil in Akkar of Lebanon exploded on Sunday dawn, killing 28 people and injuring about 100 others, said the Lebanese news agency (NNA).
A military transport plane took off from East Cairo military base carrying tons of medicines, devices and medical supplies to brotherly Tunisian people.
The Djiboutian side expressed appreciation for the Egyptian efforts and its support for the people, helping them to face challenges.
A statement by the military spokesman said “large quantities” of medical aid was sent but did not reveal the exact quantity or the kind of medical aid.
The medical assistance, which was sent upon directives from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, aims at helping the Tunisian people to confront the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aid has been provided by the Egyptian Ministry of the population to Libya to ease Libyan citizens' plight against the coronavirus pandemic.
The jets belong to the Egyptian Armed Forces, and the shipment was delivered by Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed herself.
The aid comes while Egypt is officially facing a second wave of coronavirus.
The ministry announced the resumption of an air bridge between the two countries to transfer medical aid from Egypt to Sudan, to support the Sudanese people.
The aid shipment included more than 14 tons of medicines and medical supplies such as medical masks, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Egypt has sent a new aid plane to Lebanon carrying 550 COVID-19 treatment protocols, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Information.
The Egyptian plane that arrived today is loaded with some 9 tons of medications and medical supplies; as per the real needs listed by the Lebanese side, he said.
