UAE dispatches Monkeypox vaccines to five African countries

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The UAE has dispatched Monkeypox vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and Cameroon to support their efforts to contain the outbreak of the virus.

This is in line with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's directives and is part of the country’s continuous humanitarian efforts to support other nations in confronting challenges and crises.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, said, “The support offered highlights the significant importance placed by the UAE on enhancing global humanitarian and healthcare efforts and affirms the country’s steadfast commitment to assisting other nations during crises and disasters."

He added, “The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian values as part of its ongoing commitment to extend a helping hand and assist impacted communities across the world."

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