Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) recently dispatched a third aid aircraft containing essential medical supplies to Sudan's capital, Khartoum. Arriving in Khartoum on Tuesday, the aid shipment is aimed at supporting and rescuing flood-affected people in many Sudanese states. The relief aid has been provided as part of the ongoing humanitarian aid programme of the UAE that is aimed at mitigating the impact of the floods on the people of Sudan.

ERC dispatched the aid aircraft carrying essential medicines, food and shelter materials, and medical equipment as part of its efforts to expand the scope of beneficiaries. These relief materials will be distributed across various regions by the ERC delegation, currently in Sudan, in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Khartoum and other relevant Sudanese authorities.

Responding to the delivery, Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al Falahi, Secretary-General of the ERC, affirmed that the aid has been sent to Sudan under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Furthermore, ERC's efforts and initiatives are under the monitoring of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the ERC, and in continuation with the initiatives taken by the UAE to assist and support the people of Sudan to overcome the ongoing crisis.

In cooperation with its partners in Sudan, the UAE has launched various initiatives to help Sudanese people overcome the impact of the crises and reduce the health, psychological, and environmental damage caused by the floods. Al Falahi also highlighted that the ERC delegation in Sudan has been playing a key role in supporting the flood-affected population by providing them basic needs such as food and medicines and ensuring the future provision of aid across various regions of the country.

WAM