The agreement was signed on 4 March by WHO Regional Director for Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Hanan Balkhi and KS Relief Assistant Supervisor General for Operations and Programs Eng. Ahmed Al-Baiz at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.
At a value of $3.6 million, this joint initiative will benefit over 1,000 Sudanese kidney failure patients in the cities of Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan, ensuring life-saving health care services are provided sustainably to areas with a high population density of Sudanese refugees.
“The war in Sudan has caused the largest displacement crisis in the world, with Egypt hosting the largest number of displaced Sudanese, and Sudanese nationality becoming the most prevalent among arrivals. Egypt has a proven track record of providing basic services to refugees on an equal footing with Egyptians, which puts increasing pressure on local resources,” stated Dr. Nema Abed, WHO Representative in Egypt.
“In light of the worsening global crises, international solidarity and responsibility-sharing are more urgent than ever. We thank the Egyptian and Saudi governments for this cooperation to alleviate the suffering of those affected,” she added.
This agreement comes within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts, via KS Relief, to support international organizations in combatting the spread of chronic diseases prevalent in various countries.
“Signing this agreement with the World Health Organization represents an important step towards supporting our Sudanese brothers. We are working hard to ensure that they receive the necessary healthcare during these critical times,” said Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Moallem, Director of the Medical and Environmental Aid Department at KS Relief.
“We hope that this initiative will contribute to improving the conditions of kidney failure, following up on the treatment of Sudanese kidney transplant recipients in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and alleviating their suffering,” he concluded.
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