QATAR is playing a crucial role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic with humanitarian assistance to countries in need across the globe. Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday directed sending urgent medical aid to Tunisia, Nepal and Rwanda, in support of the efforts of these countries to fight the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic.
The medical assistance provided by the State of Qatar comes within the framework of its support for brotherly and friendly countries to overcome the crisis, and Qatar’s contribution to the international efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic, which constitutes a threat to the whole world.
H H the Amir recently directed sending additional medical aid to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The medical aid, which Qatar Airways has delivered, weighed 15 tonnes and contained basic medical equipment and supplies, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) said. The move follows the State’s continuous efforts to operate air bridges of urgent medical aid to countries where COVID-19 has spread.
In the past two months, Qatar has provided, through QFFD, many urgent medical assistance to sisterly and friendly countries. This is not the first time for Qatar to send medical aid to Iran, as last month it sent 13 tonnes of supplies to fill the shortfall in medical supplies needed to combat the pandemic. Earlier this month, H H the Amir also directed sending urgent medical aid to the Lebanese Republic. This shipment, delivered by Qatar Airways, weighed 10 tonnes and contained medical equipment and supplies, QFFD said.
Qatar, under the wise leadership, has not forgotten its role and humanitarian duty towards friends, stressing its solidarity and standing beside them during prosperity and distress.
A shipment of 29 tonnes of medical aid and supplies was also delivered to the friendly Italian Republic. The move is part of a total of 260 tonnes of aid to be delivered in 12 flights. Qatar also delivered two field hospitals with a capacity of 1,000 beds for both hospitals, equipment and medical supplies.
H H the Amir directed urgent financial assistance to the sisterly State of Palestine, including medicines, medical supplies, foodstuffs, and fuel for generators to operate the hospitals in Gaza Strip. Prior to that, Qatar had sent eight aircraft carrying 300 tonnes of urgent medical supplies to the People’s Republic of China. These humanitarian initiatives reflect the positive role Qatar plays during and in times of crisis.
