Charity sends AED1.5M in medicine to Kenya
Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the International Charity Organisation, said the initiative continues the organisation's longstanding humanitarian role since its inception and aligns with its strategy to support areas suffering from inadequate healthcare.
Commitment to rapid medical response
He emphasised the organisation's commitment to responding promptly to medical appeals and ensuring the delivery of urgent pharmaceutical supplies in coordination with its field partners.
Partnership with Globalpharma and safe distribution
He expressed his appreciation to Globalpharma for its generous contribution and confirmed that the organisation closely coordinated with its field teams to ensure the safe delivery of the medicines, in full compliance with safety, storage and transport standards, to guarantee proper distribution to beneficiaries.
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