Hamdan Bin Zayed visits victims of Syrian earthquake receiving treatment in UAE hospitals - GulfToday

Hamdan Bin Zayed visits victims of Syrian earthquake receiving treatment in UAE hospitals

  • 04 Mar 2023
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Sheikh Hamdan interacts with a patient during his visit to a hospital. WAM

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Emirates Red Crescent, has visited victims of Syrian earthquake receiving medical treatment in UAE’s hospitals as part of an initiative from Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), Mother of the Nation, and Honorary President of Emirates Red Crescent, who directed the treatment of Syrian earthquake victims at UAE hospitals.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed also directed to provide the victims with the highest levels of healthcare, reaffirming UAE's continued efforts within Bridges of Goodness campaign launched by the UAE and its commitment to support victims of humanitarian disasters and crises worldwide.

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