ICO sends Dhs1.5m worth of medicines to Kenya

The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has dispatched a shipment of medicines to Kenya, valued at Dhs1.5 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare and support medical systems, particularly in regions with limited access to health services.

The initiative was supported by Globalpharma.

Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the ICO, said the initiative continues the organisation’s longstanding humanitarian role since its inception and aligns with its strategy to support areas suffering from inadequate healthcare.

He emphasised the organisation’s commitment to responding promptly to medical appeals and ensuring the delivery of urgent pharmaceutical supplies in coordination with its field partners.

He expressed his appreciation to Globalpharma for its generous contribution and confirmed that the organisation closely coordinated with its field teams to ensure the safe delivery of the medicines, in full compliance with safety, storage and transport standards, to guarantee proper distribution to beneficiaries.

Recently, the ICO provided essential food packages to 400 Muslim villages aimed at alleviating hardships of the people.

The initiative covered many countries, including Mauritania, Somalia, Senegal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Kenya, delivering vital food supplies to underprivileged families for their iftar meals.

Al Khaja emphasised that this effort is part of a larger plan to reach 2,000 Muslim villages.

It is being carried out through the organisation’s offices worldwide, based on field visits to identify the most vulnerable communities facing severe challenges.

Al Khaja expressed gratitude to donors, partner organisations, and media outlets for their crucial support.

The organisation has also extended significant aid to Gaza through “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” and continues to support vulnerable families and orphans within the UAE.

The ICO has also launched 80 charitable projects in Mauritania, totalling Dhs13 million.

The launch took place during a field visit by the delegation to several villages in Mauritania recently, which aims to provide large-scale aid to the most vulnerable communities.

Dr. Al Khaja emphasised that the visit reflects the organisation’s commitment to continuing humanitarian support for remote villages.

He noted that the projects include food parcels, water distribution, orphan sponsorship, healthcare improvements, educational support, mosque construction, and zakat distribution, among others.

WAM