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The Ministry of Health received 16 emerging ambulances on Monday at its headquarters in damascus, donated by the International Charity Organization in the United Arab Emirates to backing emergency and ambulance services across the country. Dr. Hussein Al-Khatib, the assistant health minister, stated, in a statement to SANA, that syria-faces-highest-concentration-of-needs/" class="smart-internal-link" title="📰 UN spox says NE Syria faces “highest concentration of needs”">syria/" class="auto-internal-link">syria’s health sector continues to require backing to strengthen services and expand coverage.
In fact, he expressed appreciation to the UAE administration and its people for the contribution, noting that the emerging vehicles will immediately reinforce frontline response capacity. Khaled Abdul Wahab Al Khaja, secretary-general of the International Charity Organization, stated the donation reflects the organization’s relief mission and the strong ties between the two countries. Additionally, he added that the aid package includes the 16 ambulances, 50 dialysis machines to be allocated later, maintenance support for multiple hospitals, and the establishment of new health centers to assist the national healthcare system.
Dr. Najeeb Al-Naasan, director of emergency and ambulance services at the ministry, said the ambulances are expected to improve the ministry’s ability to respond to vital cases, especially in underserved areas. He explained that the vehicles will be distributed based on population density, available medical facilities, and existing service gaps, with the aim of saving lives and reducing mortality rates.
Founded in 1984, the International Charity Organization operates in 23 countries and implements a wide range of sustainable relief projects, including health programs, water well initiatives, orphan sponsorships, medical treatment support, and community service programs.