CAIRO, July 31st (SEE) - Kuwait offered USD 59 million as medical supplies to Yemeni people to help them withstand the humanitarian crisis in their country, Kuwaiti Health Minister Basel Al-Sabah said on Tuesday.
"Kuwait responded to the appeal of the Yemeni people and provided medicine to cover shortages in Yemeni hospitals," he was quoted by KUNA news agency as saying.
During a reception ceremony held in honor of the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the World Health Organization (WHO) Ahmad Mandhari, the Minister explained that Kuwait enjoyed a common relationship with WHO for six decades, positively contributing to World Health Programs and supporting emergency and relief plans.
"The State of Kuwait is keen on following up with latest international health and medical programs, policies, and plans," the Kuwaiti minister said.
He stressed the importance of Kuwait's technical cooperation with international organizations in various health fields, in line with the World Sustainable Development Goals 2030, WHO's Program of Action (2019-2023), and the strategy of cooperation between the two sides.
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