As cholera cases surge past 390,000 globally, the UAE steps up with urgent humanitarian support to strengthen healthcare response in Africa.
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 24 – In a powerful display of humanitarian leadership, the United Arab Emirates has dispatched 30 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the Republic of Chad, where health authorities are battling a fast-spreading cholera outbreak.
The shipment includes critical medicines and life-saving equipment aimed at curbing the spread of the disease and supporting overwhelmed healthcare systems.
Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized that the initiative reflects the UAE’s global responsibility under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He said the UAE remains committed to tackling urgent health crises worldwide by working hand-in-hand with international organisations to provide rapid solutions.
“The World Health Organisation has recently sounded the alarm that the global cholera situation is worsening, with more than 390,000 cases and over 4,300 deaths reported across 31 countries in 2025. Chad is among the hardest-hit,” Dr. Al Ameri noted.
He explained that the UAE’s swift response highlights not only its dedication to humanitarian relief but also its role in preventive care—ensuring communities have access to timely treatments that can both stop the spread and save lives.
Looking ahead, the UAE Aid Agency will continue its foreign aid programmes, ranging from emergency humanitarian relief and early recovery efforts to long-term stabilisation projects. By working with international organisations and local partners, the UAE aims to deliver tangible and sustainable change, particularly in regions most vulnerable to health and humanitarian crises.
The UAE’s aid to Chad is more than just medical support—it is a message of solidarity. At a time when the world faces a mounting public health challenge, the UAE continues to reaffirm its role as a beacon of compassion, hope, and action on the global stage.