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UAE Donors

Allocation Insights

01 Health

In 2022, the UAE Government fortified its hospital in Gbarpolu County. In the midst of
commitment as a pivotal actor in the arena of pressing global challenges, Jordan stands out
global health, designating a significant AED as a beacon of hope for over 760,000 displaced
1.27 billion (USD 344.4 million) towards health individuals, offering them sanctuary from the
initiatives. This represented over a third of its turmoil in their native lands. Recognizing Jordan’s
total foreign aid disbursements for the year. The unwavering commitment to humanitarianism
unforeseen challenges posed by the COVID-19 and the immense strain such an influx places
pandemic demanded an immediate, substantial on its health sector, the UAE extended a robust
response. Rising to this challenge, the UAE support package of AED 72.4 million (USD 19.7
Government dedicated AED 551.5 million (USD million) to Jordan’s emergency health sector.
150.2 million), representing more than 40% of its This assistance addressed the immediate need
health sector funding, to COVID-19 control and for essential medicines and medical supplies
management. but also shouldered the operational expenses of
field hospitals. Moreover, the UAE Government’s
Central to this strategy was the establishment of support went the extra mile by covering treatment
four specialized field hospitals in Tunisia, Syria, costs and, when necessary, underwriting the
and Palestine. For instance, the Jendouba City in expenses for transporting patients to more
Tunisia saw the construction of a field hospital specialized government hospitals.
sprawled over an 11,400 sqm area, specifically
designed to cater to COVID-19 patients. Syria A rapid UAE response was also evident in
benefited from hospitals in Aleppo and Homs, Afghanistan, following a devastating earthquake.
each furnished with 135 beds and furnished A commitment of AED 55.1 million (USD 15.0
with medical equipment and essential medical million) facilitated the deployment of a fully-
supplies. In Palestine, a 215-bed facility in Gaza equipped, 1,000 sqm mobile hospital, offering
was set up to tend to the medical needs of its immediate relief. This proactive stance extended
residents. Complementing these infrastructural to other nations like Pakistan, where an 85-ton
endeavors, the UAE ensured that over 3 million consignment of medicines and medical equipment
COVID-19 vaccine doses were made accessible and supplies was dispatched, Palestine with 85
in countries like Ethiopia and Palestine. tonnes, Ukraine with 31.3 tons, and Ethiopia
with a considerable 181.4 tons, underscoring
Beyond the pandemic’s immediate requirements, the breadth and depth of the UAE Government’s
the UAE Government concentrated on health-centric contributions.
emergency health initiatives, earmarking AED
319.7 million (USD 87.0 million), or a quarter of Furthermore, the UAE Government’s vision in
its health sector budget, for this purpose. Liberia, global health transcended immediate crises. An
struggling with the compounded effects of the allocation of AED 283.9 million (USD 77.3 million)
pandemic, became a primary focus, receiving was channeled towards the broader spectrum
AED 73.5 million (USD 20.0 million). This funding of infectious disease and tuberculosis control.
catalyzed the development of a comprehensive A dedicated AED 73.8 million (USD 20.1 million)