Egypt dispatches 2nd coronavirus medical aid to Yemen

Egypt sent the second batch of medical aid to Yemen Medical aid including saline solutions, PPE, and other medical supplies, to curb the the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reported Yemeni news Agency Saba.

Sending the medical aids of medical solutions, protective clothing, and medical supplies was in coordination with King Salman Center Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, said Undersecretary of the Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population.

He added that the aid comes within the framework of bilateral coordination between Egypt and Yemen.

Egyptian ambassador to Yemen Ahmed Farouk, said that the aid comes as a symbolic contribution from Egypt to Yemen to help end the health crisis stressing his country’s support to the Yemeni government and people in all fields.

In April 2018, Egypt dispatched urgent humanitarian aid supplies to the war-torn Yemen under the directives of President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Abdel Fatah El Sisi.