The UAE's humanitarian delegation visits a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, set up to treat Sudanese refugees. All photos: Wam
The UAE's humanitarian delegation visits a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad, set up to treat Sudanese refugees. All photos: Wam
The hospital was opened last month to provide vital care to those who fled the conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The hospital was opened last month to provide vital care to those who fled the conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Rashid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Chad, opened the hospital in the city of Amdjarass.
Rashid Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Chad, opened the hospital in the city of Amdjarass.
The field hospital was opened under the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed.
The field hospital was opened under the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed.
Mr Al Shamsi was joined by a number of Chadian government officials including the Health Minister.
Mr Al Shamsi was joined by a number of Chadian government officials including the Health Minister.
Mr Al Shamsi was also joined by representatives of the Emirati institutions supervising the implementation of the project and the Emirati medical team.
Mr Al Shamsi was also joined by representatives of the Emirati institutions supervising the implementation of the project and the Emirati medical team.
The UAE has delivered nearly 2,000 tonnes of medical, food and relief packages to Port Sudan since the conflict began in April.
The UAE has delivered nearly 2,000 tonnes of medical, food and relief packages to Port Sudan since the conflict began in April.

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UAE opens Chad field hospital to support Sudanese refugees

The project aims to offer medical services to vulnerable groups fleeing the country

Jessica Morgan

July 09, 2023

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The UAE has opened a field hospital in Amdjarass, Chad to support Sudanese refugees, under the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed.

Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, opened the field hospital on Sunday, state news agency Wam reported.

Mr Al Shamsi said that the opening of the hospital is part of the continuing humanitarian relief and medical support provided by the UAE to Sudanese nationals fleeing the crisis-hit country.

The construction of the hospital aims at supporting and alleviating the suffering of refugees, Mr Al Shamsi said.

The project is the latest package of support provided by the UAE offering medical services to those in need, especially the most vulnerable groups including the sick, children, the elderly and women.

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Mr Al Shamsi added that the UAE will continue to monitor the humanitarian situation in Sudan and its impact on neighbouring countries.

He said that the field hospital will continue to provide the highest level of services to the Sudanese people.

The field hospital has been established with contributions from the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said last week.

The UAE has delivered nearly 2,000 tonnes of medical, food and relief packages to Port Sudan since the crisis began in April.

Latest from the crisis in Sudan – in pictures

Khartoum burns amid fighting between the forces of two rival generals in Sudan. AFP
Khartoum burns amid fighting between the forces of two rival generals in Sudan. AFP
A Sudanese girl at her family's makeshift shelter across the border in Koufroun, Chad. Reuters
A Sudanese girl at her family's makeshift shelter across the border in Koufroun, Chad. Reuters
Sudanese refugee women build a makeshift shelter in Koufroun, Chad. Reuters
Sudanese refugee women build a makeshift shelter in Koufroun, Chad. Reuters
Air strikes battered Khartoum as fighting entered a fourth week. AFP
Air strikes battered Khartoum as fighting entered a fourth week. AFP
People dig holes to get pure water at the banks of the White Nile in Khartoum. Reuters
People dig holes to get pure water at the banks of the White Nile in Khartoum. Reuters
Army sodliers and tanks on a street in Khartoum. AFP
Army sodliers and tanks on a street in Khartoum. AFP
A looted petrol station in southern Khartoum. AFP
A looted petrol station in southern Khartoum. AFP
Sudan's warring generals have repeatedly failed to honour multiple agreed ceasefires. AFP
Sudan's warring generals have repeatedly failed to honour multiple agreed ceasefires. AFP
People board the Spanish frigate Reina Sofia during an evacuation from Port Sudan to Saudi Arabia. AFP
People board the Spanish frigate Reina Sofia during an evacuation from Port Sudan to Saudi Arabia. AFP
Evacuees disembark at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. AP
Evacuees disembark at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. AP
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