Abu Dhabi / WAM Dr Hamid Jafari, Director of Polio Eradication at the World Health Organisation (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region, stated that the UAE plays a pioneering role in health issues, both within the region and globally, and most notably in combatting polio. In a statement to Al Ittihad on occasion of World Polio Day, Jaafari said, “There are many ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 118,058 additional Covid-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE welcomed the declaration of a permanent ceasefire and a cessation of military operations in all Libyan territories. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation reiterated its assertion that a political solution is the only way to end the conflict in Libya under the supervision of the United Nations. The statement ...