Egypt Sends Medical Aid to Sudan

Arab World

May 5th, 6:51am

Cairo, Khartoum- Mohamed Nabil Helmy and Asharq Al-Awsat

Workers are seen in a factory that produces sterilized surgical equipment and medical clothing, as Egypt ramps up efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Sadat, Egypt, March 15, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

The Egyptian government sent Monday medical supplies to the Sudanese capital of Khartoum to help the Sudanese people amid the current pandemic. Following Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi directives, the armed forces dispatched four military airplanes carrying urgent medical supplies to Sudan. According to the Egyptian presidency, the supplies included masks, sterilizers, ventilators, and other items used to limit the spread of the infectious virus. During his reception of the convoy, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Health Emergencies Siddig Tawer emphasized that such a step confirms the strong and timeless relations between Sudan and Egypt. Tawer described the step as a “noble” gesture from the Egyptian people that confirms the Egyptian continual support for Sudan during tough times. For his part, Egyptian ambassador to Sudan Hossam Issa said that the support shown to Sudan aims to preserve its key resource: the Sudanese people.

from Asharq AL-awsat https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2268116/egypt-sends-medical-aid-sudan