Dubai Humanitarian Effort Delivers Essential Aid To Over 70,000 Sudanese

Dubai Humanitarian (DXB-H) has swiftly delivered urgent relief supplies to Ndjamena, Chad, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This initiative aims to support over 70,000 Sudanese people, alleviating their suffering and safeguarding lives in the region.

A Boeing 747 cargo flight departed from Al Maktoum International Airport on Saturday, 31st August at 9:00 am. The aircraft carried 90 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies, shelter materials, and relief items provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, emphasised the importance of rapid response in critical situations. "In these critical moments, the speed of our response can mean the difference between life and death. Our ability to mobilise and deliver aid quickly is a testament to the strong partnerships and unwavering support from the leadership of Dubai. This airlift to Chad highlights our ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities worldwide," he said.

The World Health Organisation is delivering 37 metric tonnes of life-saving infusions to treat thousands in need of immediate medical assistance. Robert Blanchard, Emergency Operations Manager at WHO Global Logistics Hub, stated, "This charter flight provided by the Dubai Humanitarian is vital to overcoming logistics challenges and represents a tremendous support to WHO’s ongoing health emergency response."

Benjamin Safari, Head of Supply Management Service at UNHCR, highlighted the significance of this airlift. "With the generous support of Dubai Humanitarian, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is delivering 53 metric tonnes of critical supplies to meet the dire humanitarian needs in Sudan. This airlift will allow UNHCR to assist 68,000 people in the Darfur region displaced by heavy floods and already hit by famine," he said.

The cost of this relief airlift was AED1.48 million ($405,000), fully funded by Dubai Humanitarian’s Global Humanitarian Impact Fund. This fund supports critical humanitarian missions from Dubai to various parts of the world.

This initiative underscores Dubai's commitment to providing timely assistance during humanitarian crises. The coordinated effort between DXB-H, WHO, and UNHCR exemplifies effective global partnerships aimed at alleviating human suffering.

With inputs from WAM