Hamdan bin Zayed orders medicines, medical supplies worth Dh13 million to Gaza

Abu Dhabi (WAM): Following the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, and President of the Emirates Red Crescent ERC, medicines and medical supplies worth Dh 13 million have been shipped to Gaza to assist the injured and wounded. As part of its continuous relief efforts, the ERC sent five relief missions to Gaza during the past few weeks to provide food, medicine and other supplies to those who have been displaced and injured during the war. It also established a field hospital to help with the growing numbers of people in dire need of medical attention in Gaza. Dr. Mohammed Ateeq Al-Falahi, ERC Secretary- General, said, "The ERC's humanitarian efforts began after the unfortunate events taking place in Gaza. The organisation was quick to respond to the humanitarian crises facing our brothers in Palestine. Five relief delegations have been sent so far to assist the displaced people who lost their homes in the war by providing food, tents, blankets and other necessities. In addition, the ERC has provided medical staff and equipment to its field hospital there, which treated thousands and performed surgeries on hundreds of people." The organisation's mission in Gaza is expected to receive the latest shipment of medical supplies via Egypt, under the supervision of the U.A.E. Embassy in Cairo. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395268736337.html