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David Beasley, Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, WFP, has thanked the UAE leadership for their help in setting up a regional hospital to help Africa fight Covid-19.
In an emotional video posted on his Twitter account, the WFP chief showed crucial supplies being offloaded in Accra, Ghana, through the UAE's C-17 transporter in support of the UN mission to protect aid workers from the coronavirus in West Africa.
"The UAE-WFP air bridge is in action. We were lucky to catch this C17 in Accra today. It's a testament to the UAE's tremendous support, helping WFP to transport Covid-19 medical supplies all over the world. Thank you, Mohamed Bin Zayed," tweeted Beasley.
"This C17 is the result of the kindness of the people and generosity of the UAE," he added.
#HappeningNow: the UAE-WFP air bridge in action. We were lucky to catch this C17 in Accra today. It's a testament to the UAE's tremendous support, helping @WFP to transport #COVID19 medical supplies all over the world. Thank you @MohamedBinZayed, @MoFAICUAE! pic.twitter.com/QjaXXgz3r0Beasley recalled a phone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and said: "I picked up the phone and called His Highness, saying, 'brother, we need help. People are suffering. This in-kind contribution will save many, many lives. He did not blink an eye, and immediately said we will help."
- David Beasley (@WFPChief) May 28, 2020
#HappeningNow: Live from Accra. I'm here in front of this UAE-provided C17. It landed just now, carrying parts of a field hospital we're setting up to provide medical care to aid workers in West Africa. Thanks to the govts of Ghana, UAE & all our donors. You've been instrumental! pic.twitter.com/i1OIOz3YNfThe UAE, in partnership with WFP, has launched an international air bridge operation that will provide a lifeline of essential health and humanitarian supplies to nations around the world grappling with the impact of coronavirus.
- David Beasley (@WFPChief) May 28, 2020
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