The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to global polio eradication, regional health security and stronger healthcare systems during the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo, Egypt.
H.E. Dr Hussain Abdul Rahman Al Rand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), highlighted the country’s health achievements, including recording the region’s highest universal health coverage service coverage index. Other initiatives include strengthening patient safety, eliminating industrially produced trans fats from locally manufactured processed foods and implementing the National Health Workforce Strategy 2026–2030.
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The UAE also highlighted the role of the WHO Hub for Global Health Emergencies Logistics in Dubai, which delivered supplies to 74 countries during 2025–2026, alongside support for medical supply deliveries to Gaza.
On polio eradication, the UAE highlighted a US$140 million contribution from the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity towards international pledges totalling US$1.9 billion. The UAE President’s commitments to polio eradication have reached US$525 million since 2011.
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The country is also supporting efforts in Pakistan and Afghanistan through vaccination, primary healthcare and health infrastructure initiatives.
Dr Al Rand reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with WHO and international partners to strengthen disease surveillance, expand preventive healthcare and build resilient health systems.
