Egypt sent a new shipment of medical supplies to Sudan as per the directives of President Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry announced.

According to the ministry, 32-tons of medical supplies were sent to Sudan to support its medical sector.

The ministry added in its statement that the shipment contains 16 tons of baby formula and 16 tons of medical supplies, including COVID-19 preventive gear and the medicine used in treatment protocols.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population Khaled Meghad stated that since April 2019, Egypt has sent more than 182.5 tons of medical aid to Sudan, including 21.5 tons of medical formulas and 161 tons of different types of medicine, medical and surgical supplies, in addition to COVID-19 medical treatment protocols.