An Egyptian military plane carrying tons of vital medical equipment and drugs left Cairo on Thursday heading for Tunisia to help the Arab country overcome its current severe health crisis, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced.

This is the fourth military plane within 24 hours sent to Tunis with medical aid prepared by the Egyptian health ministry.

According to the Egyptian Armed Forces, the military plane was sent upon the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to continue Egypt’s humanitarian air bridge to Tunisia.

An Egyptian military aircraft loaded with medical equipment and supplies arrived at Tunis-Carthage International Airport to help support efforts against the #Covid19 pandemic. #TnPR

— Tunisian Presidency - الرئاسة التونسية (@TnPresidency) July 15, 2021