The UAE has delivered more than 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan since 2014, reinforcing its contribution to global efforts to eradicate the disease and protect children from preventable illness.
On World Polio Day, observed annually on 24 October, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention, highlighted the country’s commitment to vaccination, international cooperation and public health protection.
He also noted that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has contributed US$525 million to global polio eradication efforts since 2011. These contributions support initiatives aimed at protecting children and advancing the goal of a polio-free world.
In December 2025, the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, in partnership with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, hosted a global pledging event in Abu Dhabi, where international commitments totalling nearly US$1.9 billion were announced.
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The UAE’s efforts also include logistical and technical support through Dubai Humanitarian, which facilitates World Health Organization operations, including the supply of essential laboratory materials for poliovirus detection. Additionally, eHealth Africa has helped establish more than 50 polio outbreak response management rooms across 26 African countries and supported vaccination campaigns using geospatial tracking technologies.
The country continues to support international partnerships and vaccination initiatives aimed at reaching underserved communities, strengthening disease monitoring and protecting future generations from polio.
