Ugandan city to establish integrated eye hospital

The UAE and the Republic of Uganda have signed an agreement to build a fully integrated eye hospital in Entebbe with an investment of US$20 million. 

A representative of a department of Presidential Court Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that the agreement is a testament to the UAE's continued commitment to improving global health services and meeting the health needs of communities in Africa. 

The initiative envisages strategic partnerships, especially on the African continent, to achieve sustainable development goals. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.

Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State and Chair of the International Health Advisory Committee at the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, affirmed that this agreement reflects strong bilateral relations between the two countries.

"Through the implementation of development projects that address community needs and provide sustainable and pioneering solutions, the UAE and Uganda are reaching new horizons in cooperation, particularly in healthcare. These initiatives aim to benefit thousands of patients suffering from eye conditions," he stated.