As part of “Kuwait by your side” humanitarian campaign, the first batch of support containing 75 tons of material arrived in Sudan met by the people’s praise and adulation.
Speaking to KUNA on this occasion, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Sudan Dr. Fahad Al-Dhafiri told KUNA that his country was keen on supporting Sudan during such turbulent times, saying that additional relief aid material would be sent in coordination between Kuwaiti and Sudanese authorities.
The Sudanese doctors union revealed that 69 percent of medical services and clinics near the areas of conflict had ceased operations, while 27 hospitals were struggling to operate due to the lack of staff and material.
The Kuwaiti and Sudanese red crescents societies had delivered thus far thousands of relief aid material, foodstuff, and medical supplies to those affected by the violence in Sudan.
Reflecting the Sudanese people’s gratitude, head of the Red Sea military zone Mohammad Osman Mohammad Hamad commended in a statement to KUNA the outstanding efforts by Kuwait in support Sudan.
He affirmed that Kuwait was well known for extending humanitarian assistance to Sudan, citing such support the floods and heavy rainfall in September last year.
On his part, Bashara Mohammad Abdullah — head of the eastern Sudan patients’ fund — thanked Kuwait for its swift response to the humanitarian needs in Sudan.
He expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti people and government for their stance with the State of Kuwait.
The Sudanese people have launched the hashtag (#thanks_Kuwait) on Social Media platforms in expression of gratitude towards the Gulf State response to the dire situation in Sudan.
The Kuwaiti government decided recently to launch an emergent relief aid campaign to aid Sudan, tasking the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) and several ministries to coordinate efforts within this frame.
The Kuwaiti relief aid batch is the first to reach Sudan since armed clashes began on April 15 between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as political discussions crumbled over transition to a civilian government.
Source: Kuwait News Agency