UAE provides 15MT aid to Ethiopia to fight COVID-19

Addis Ababa, April 14, 2020 (FBC) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has provided 15 metric tons of aid to Ethiopia to assist efforts to fight coronavirus (COVID-19).

The assistance would enable medical staff in the country to safely perform their professional duties in combating the virus’ spread.

Prime Minister thanked the UAE for supporting Ethiopia’s fight against the virus, which has so far infected 74 people and killed three other people.

Grateful to the #UAE government for the support of 15tonnes worth of #COVID19 prevention medical supplies, including PPE gears and masks. Appreciating my brother @MohamedBinZayed for showing solidarity with #Ethiopia and the continent at large. pic.twitter.com/q6DgN5IqpF

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) April 13, 2020

The UAE also provided 3 metric tons of assistance to the African Union.

The World Health Organization (WHO) also donated 15 metric tons of aid to help Ethiopia and other African countries combat the COVID-19 pandemic.