{"id":49324,"date":"2026-10-16T12:28:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/?p=49324"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:37:07","slug":"dubai-based-who-logistics-centre-ships-medical-aid-to-74-countries-within-12-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/16\/dubai-based-who-logistics-centre-ships-medical-aid-to-74-countries-within-12-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai-Based WHO Logistics Centre Ships Medical Aid to 74 Countries Within 12 Months."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49324\" class=\"elementor elementor-49324\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8146eda e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8146eda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa3d1d 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Progress<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h1><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The World Health Organization&#8217;s logistics centre in Dubai delivered medical supplies to 74 countries during 2025\u20132026, highlighting the UAE&#8217;s contribution to international humanitarian assistance and emergency healthcare operations.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The achievement was presented by the UAE delegation at the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, held in Cairo from October 13 to 15.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->During the meeting, Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at the Ministry of Health and Prevention, outlined the country&#8217;s efforts to support international health initiatives, strengthen emergency preparedness and improve access to essential medical services.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->He highlighted the UAE&#8217;s assistance with air cargo operations transporting medical supplies to Gaza, stressing the importance of maintaining access to healthcare in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE also called for greater protection of hospitals, medical facilities and healthcare workers, emphasising that essential health services must remain available even during conflicts and other crises.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The discussions covered the country&#8217;s achievements in healthcare delivery, disease prevention, workforce development and international cooperation, alongside plans to strengthen health financing through a national health insurance system.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Dubai Centre Supports Medical Deliveries Worldwide<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Dubai&#8217;s WHO logistics hub continues to play a role in moving essential medical supplies to countries facing healthcare emergencies and humanitarian challenges.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->According to the UAE delegation, the facility delivered medical materials to 74 countries during the 2025\u20132026 period, supporting international efforts to ensure that critical healthcare resources reach communities in need.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The distribution network is particularly important during emergencies, when countries may require additional medical equipment, supplies and other essential resources to respond to urgent health needs.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->At the regional committee meeting, the UAE also drew attention to the importance of humanitarian air cargo operations supporting Gaza. Dr Al Rand highlighted the country&#8217;s assistance with flights carrying medical supplies, underlining the need to sustain healthcare delivery in crisis-affected areas.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE called on the international community to ensure that medical facilities and healthcare professionals receive the protection necessary to continue their work.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->It also stressed that access to essential services should not be interrupted in areas experiencing conflict or other emergencies.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->These priorities formed part of the UAE&#8217;s broader message on international health cooperation, which included strengthening healthcare systems, improving preparedness and ensuring that vulnerable populations can access medical assistance when they need it.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->UAE Reports Strong Performance in Universal Health Coverage<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE delegation highlighted several domestic healthcare achievements during the WHO regional meeting.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->According to the meeting&#8217;s annual report, the country recorded the highest universal health coverage service index in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The index measures access to essential health services and provides an indication of how effectively healthcare systems make important services available to their populations.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The reported result reflects the UAE&#8217;s progress in expanding access to healthcare and strengthening the systems that support service delivery.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The delegation also outlined measures introduced to improve the safety and quality of healthcare, regulate medical products and support public health objectives.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Among the achievements mentioned were the elimination of industrially produced trans fats from locally manufactured processed foods and the introduction of patient safety practices across both public and private healthcare facilities.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE also reported establishing an independent authority responsible for regulating medicines and medical products, a step intended to strengthen oversight within the healthcare sector.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->In addition, the country has developed an integrated framework for health surveillance and data sharing. The system is intended to improve preparedness, support the exchange of relevant information and enable authorities to make decisions more quickly when health risks emerge.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Together, these initiatives form part of the country&#8217;s efforts to improve healthcare quality, strengthen regulation and enhance its capacity to respond to public health challenges.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->National Health Workforce Strategy Targets 2026\u20132030<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE has started implementing its National Health Workforce Strategy for 2026\u20132030, with the aim of developing the healthcare workforce and improving the country&#8217;s capacity to deliver essential services.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The strategy places emphasis on strengthening the availability and capabilities of healthcare professionals while supporting the development of primary healthcare and emergency response services.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->A capable and adequately prepared workforce is important for maintaining routine medical services and responding to unexpected pressures, including disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Strengthening primary healthcare is also intended to improve access to services closer to where people live, while supporting preventive care and the early identification of health problems.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Emergency response capabilities remain another priority, particularly as health authorities work to improve preparedness and coordinate responses to potential risks.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE&#8217;s presentation at the WHO meeting placed these domestic initiatives within a wider discussion about building resilient health systems across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The country also highlighted its work on health surveillance and information sharing, which can help authorities identify emerging threats and make decisions based on more timely information.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->UAE Discusses Plans for National Health Insurance<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE also addressed plans for a national health insurance system designed to support the long-term sustainability of healthcare financing.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The proposed system is intended to broaden health protection, improve the quality of medical services and establish a more sustainable approach to funding healthcare.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Sustainable financing is an important consideration for health systems seeking to maintain service quality while responding to changing population needs and the costs associated with medical treatment.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->A well-designed insurance framework can help organise the funding of healthcare services and support access to treatment, although its effectiveness depends on the details of implementation, coverage and financing arrangements.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->During the regional discussions, the UAE highlighted the importance of ensuring that healthcare systems remain financially sustainable while continuing to provide essential services.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The proposed insurance initiative was presented alongside other efforts to improve healthcare access, strengthen primary care and develop the health workforce.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Further details about the system&#8217;s proposed coverage, implementation schedule and financing arrangements were not included in the supplied account.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->UAE Calls for Stronger International Cooperation on Polio<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Beyond its domestic healthcare priorities, the UAE highlighted its contribution to international efforts to eradicate polio.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->During a separate meeting focused on polio eradication and outbreaks, the UAE delegation called for international partnerships to be closely linked with vaccination programmes and disease surveillance.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The delegation emphasised the importance of translating financial commitments and international cooperation into practical measures that protect children and strengthen health systems.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->It cited a contribution of US$140 million from the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, which formed part of international pledges totalling US$1.9 billion towards polio eradication.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE also reported that commitments by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to support polio eradication had reached US$525 million since 2011.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->These contributions have supported international efforts aimed at preventing transmission of the disease and expanding access to vaccination in countries where polio remains a public health concern.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Polio eradication programmes depend on sustained immunisation campaigns, reliable disease surveillance and cooperation between governments, international organisations and local healthcare providers.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE&#8217;s remarks stressed that funding and partnerships should support practical delivery, helping countries reach children who might otherwise miss vaccinations and enabling health authorities to identify potential outbreaks more effectively.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->More Than 850 Million Vaccine Doses Delivered in Pakistan<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE delegation also highlighted vaccination efforts in Pakistan, reporting that more than 850 million vaccine doses had been delivered through supported initiatives.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Pakistan remains an important focus of international polio eradication programmes, which seek to prevent transmission through repeated vaccination campaigns and close monitoring of the disease.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Large-scale vaccination efforts require coordination between health authorities, international partners and local teams to ensure that eligible children can be reached across different communities.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Disease surveillance is equally important because it helps authorities identify where the virus may be circulating and respond with appropriate public health measures.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE&#8217;s support for these efforts was presented as part of its wider contribution to the global campaign against polio.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The delegation emphasised the importance of combining financial assistance with practical immunisation programmes and stronger healthcare infrastructure.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The reported vaccine figure reflects the scale of the supported effort described by the UAE. It should not be interpreted as a measure of the number of individual children vaccinated unless the underlying programme data specifically establishes that distinction.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->UAE Supports Healthcare Development in Afghanistan<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE is also involved in efforts to strengthen health services in Afghanistan through the Polio Legacy Challenge, an initiative it is helping lead alongside regional and international partners.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The programme aims to support primary healthcare, immunisation and health infrastructure while contributing to broader efforts to eradicate polio.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The approach links disease-specific programmes with improvements to healthcare systems that can provide benefits beyond vaccination campaigns.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Strengthening primary healthcare can help communities access basic medical services, while improved infrastructure and immunisation capacity can support preventive care and wider public health activities.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->International partnerships are important to such programmes because effective disease prevention often requires coordination across borders, particularly when health risks can spread between countries.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE delegation highlighted the need to connect polio eradication with wider efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve countries&#8217; capacity to protect children.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->By supporting immunisation alongside health infrastructure, the initiative seeks to contribute to more resilient healthcare systems while advancing the goal of eliminating polio.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><h2><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->UAE Pledges Continued Support for Global Health Initiatives<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Dr Al Rand said the UAE would continue drawing on international partnerships and expertise to expand preventive healthcare, strengthen national preparedness and support efforts to eliminate targeted diseases.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->He highlighted the role of cooperation with the WHO and other international partners in improving primary healthcare, surveillance and emergency response capabilities.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Preventive services, including vaccination and early disease detection, are important tools for reducing the impact of public health threats and protecting vulnerable populations.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->Stronger surveillance systems can also help health authorities identify emerging risks, share information and coordinate responses before outbreaks spread further.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE&#8217;s message at the regional meeting emphasised that international cooperation should deliver practical benefits, particularly for children and communities with limited access to essential healthcare.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The country&#8217;s reported contributions to polio eradication, its assistance with humanitarian medical deliveries and its domestic healthcare initiatives were presented as different elements of a broader approach to public health.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The discussions in Cairo also highlighted the connection between strong national healthcare systems and effective regional cooperation.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->As countries continue to face humanitarian emergencies, infectious diseases and other public health challenges, sustained investment in healthcare workers, medical infrastructure, vaccination and surveillance remains essential.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--it--><p><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if-->The UAE said it would continue working with the WHO and other partners to improve access to primary healthcare, strengthen preparedness and advance international disease prevention efforts.<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><\/div><\/div><!--\/comp--><\/section><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/it--><!--it--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><h2><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--for--><!--it-->Alternative<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->headlines<!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><\/h2><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/it--><!--it--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><ul><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><li><div><div><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><p><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--for--><!--it-->WHO<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> 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<!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Meeting<!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><\/div><\/div><\/li><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/it--><!--it--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><li><div><div><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><p><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--for--><!--it-->UAE<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Highlights<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Global<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Medical<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Aid<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Efforts<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->and<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Healthcare<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Reforms<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->at<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->WHO<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> <!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--it-->Meeting<!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><\/p><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/it--><!--\/for--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><\/div><\/div><\/li><!--\/comp--><!--\/switch--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/comp--><!--\/if--><!--\/try-b--><!--\/try--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/comp--><!--\/it--><!--it--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><li><div><div><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><p><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--for--><!--it--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--comp--><!--try--><!--try-b--><!--if--><!--comp--><!--switch--><!--comp--><!--if--><!--for--><!--it-->Dubai<!--\/it--><!--it--><!--if--> 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