Dubai Humanitarian sends WHO medical supplies shipment to Gaza
Dubai Humanitarian Gaza medical aid moved a World Health Organization (WHO) shipment to Gaza under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Media Office said
The cargo totalled 22.3 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies intended to support urgent healthcare needs for around 110,000 people in Gaza, according to the Dubai Media Office statement.
The shipment was handled through the Dubai Humanitarian Global Logistics Center, a Dubai-based platform used by UN agencies and partners to stage, store, and dispatch emergency relief items through the emirate’s air and sea logistics network.
Quick Intel
- Shipment size: 22.3 metric tonnes of WHO medical supplies moved to Gaza (April 6, 2026 update).
- Planned coverage: Aid intended to support urgent healthcare needs for about 110,000 people in Gaza.
- Logistics node: Routed via Dubai Humanitarian Global Logistics Center, used for rapid consolidation and onward dispatch.
- Regional scope: Live context also reports a 21.5-tonne medical shipment delivered to Lebanon alongside the Gaza movement.
This latest 22.3-tonne delivery contributes to the significant 68.4 metric tonnes of aid that Dubai Humanitarian has already dispatched to Gaza throughout 2026, underscoring the emirate’s sustained commitment to humanitarian relief efforts.
