The UAE is helping Pakistan combat intestinal worms affecting school-aged children.
Dubai Cares has partnered with Evidence Action on the occasion of the first World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) day.
Both entities have agreed to support the South Asian country by launching a three-year deworming programme to improve youth's health.
The newly launched initiative will target 44 districts in Pakistan, where the prevalence of the disease requires annual mass deworming.
UAE 'successfully' intercepts new wave of Iranian missiles
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a new wave of Iranian missiles launched towards the country without any damage or injuries.
UAE intercepts several Iranian missiles
The UAE's Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area led to the death of a civilian.
UAE confirms security situation under control after Iran strikes
UAE authorities have confirmed that the security situation in the country remains stable and affirmed its readiness to deal with any threats after it successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday.
UAE Ministry of Interior confirms precautionary measures to ensure public safety
The UAE's Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is closely monitoring regional developments and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the country and its people.
