Abu Dhabi, UAE—The United Arab Emirates will contribute $25 million toward Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem in collaboration with the World Health Organization and in coordination with the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO).
Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs, said that the signing of this agreement reflects the UAE’s consistent and historic commitment to the Palestinian people in meeting their humanitarian needs, especially in the health sector.
At Al Makassed Hospital , it is expected that more than 130,000 people will benefit from its health services.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that health is not a luxury, but a human right, and it is central to development,” said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
“We thank the United Arab Emirates for its generous donation, leading role, and commitment to improving the delivery of quality health services for the Palestinian people.”
Lynn Hastings, United Nations Resident Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, thanked the Government of the United Arab Emirates for its timely and generous support, which she said will help ensure the continuity of essential health services by Al Makassed Hospital, which is an important part of the East Jerusalem Hospital Network.