Sudanese refugees in Chad, along with members of the local
community in the city of Amdjarass, flocked to the Emirati field hospital in
Amdjarass to seek its medical services.
Since its inauguration on 9th July 2022, the hospital has
treated over 12,367 cases, comprising children, the elderly, men and women from
both the Sudanese refugees and Chadian locals. Among these cases, 4,789 were
male, 3,850 were female, and 3,728 were children.
The hospital's medical team has successfully performed more
than 178 surgical procedures, ranging from minor to major operations.
The field hospital was established under the guidance of
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and it operates
through the collaboration of three UAE humanitarian organisations: the Emirates
Red Crescent (ERC), the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian
Foundation (ZHF) and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, in
coordination with UAE's Aid Coordination Office.
This humanitarian, relief and medical support is being
extended to Sudanese refugees affected by the current crisis in their country
and aims to assist Chad in dealing with the humanitarian impact of the large
influx of refugees.
The hospital covers an area of 200 square metres and has a
capacity of 50 beds, expandable to double that number. It operates around the
clock, with an entire medical team with various specialities, including dozens
of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and experienced and highly skilled
technicians.
The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical
devices, essential medical equipment, and modern medications for the treatment
of patients.
Additionally, the field hospital's mobile clinics continue
their rounds in Amdjarass, as well as surrounding villages and towns, providing
medical services to patients who cannot reach the Emirati field hospital.
The medical team accompanying the mobile clinics diagnoses
and treats medical conditions and prescribes medications as needed. Cases requiring
specialist treatment or surgical procedures are transported to the field
hospital in Amdjarass for comprehensive medical care and ongoing monitoring
until complete recovery.
