UAE Boosts Zimbabwe’s Healthcare With US$700K Donation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has donated medical equipment and supplies worth nearly US$700,000 to Zimbabwe.

The donation includes 74 intensive care unit (ICU) ventilators, along with needles, syringes, and other essential medical supplies.

Speaking during the handover ceremony at NatPharm on Thursday, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini said the equipment would enhance the country’s emergency response capacity, help reduce mortality rates, and improve overall healthcare delivery. Said Kwidini:

Today’s donation comprises 34 tonnes of essential medical supplies, including 74 ICU ventilators, which are critical for managing life-threatening respiratory conditions.

This consignment is valued at US$623,737 and includes: hypodermic 23G needles worth US$449 249, syringes and ICU ventilators valued at US$122 515. These are not just figures on paper — these are life-saving tools.

They represent our ability to respond more effectively to emergencies, reduce mortality, and provide quality care to the people of Zimbabwe, especially in our rural and underserved communities.

This generous contribution directly supports our ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage and aligns with the government’s health sector strategy.

Kwidini added that the donation would help ease pressure on public hospitals, strengthen intensive care services, and ultimately improve health outcomes across the country.

The medical supplies were officially handed over to Zimbabwe by the UAE Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jassim Mohamed Al-Hassanini.

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