The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened the new Madhol Field Hospital in the Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan, demonstrating its commitment to humanitarian aid and the development of essential services in regions facing healthcare challenges.
The hospital’s opening, directed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and supervised by the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, aims to address urgent health care needs and improve treatment access.
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Al Nahyan said: “The inauguration of Madhol Field Hospital embodies the legacy of generosity and giving established by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and also reflects the visionary leadership focusing on development and solidarity of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, in addressing healthcare challenges and providing sustainable solutions to regions struggling with significant shortages in access to essential healthcare services.”
With a capacity of 100 beds and several specialised clinics, the Madhol Field Hospital is set to serve approximately two million people.
These encompass the host community, South Sudanese returnees from Sudan, and Sudanese refugees in the area.
This facility is particularly important due to the ongoing health issues, such as malaria, which are exacerbated by insufficient medical services and limited access to medication.
It represents the third UAE-built healthcare facility dedicated to serving Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries, following two field hospitals in Amdjarass and Abéché, Chad.
Al Nahyan added: “Since its founding, humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians, particularly the sick, children, the elderly, and women, have served as the foundation of the UAE’s policy.”
