{
  "id": 16297684,
  "title": "UAE has delivered over 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan since 2014",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/uae-has-delivered-over-850-million-polio-vaccine-doses-in-pakistan",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-has-delivered-over-850-million-polio-vaccine-doses-in-pakistan-since-2014-1.500721985"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a statement on World Polio Day, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh highlighted the country's delivery of over 850 million polio vaccine doses in Pakistan since 2014. This humanitarian endeavor, carried out under the leadership of UAE's wise governance, reflects the nation's commitment to global health initiatives and its success in eradicating polio within its borders. Al Sayegh emphasized that President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's contributions, totaling $525 million, are crucial to ensuring a polio-free future for children worldwide. The UAE Polio Vaccination Campaign, a vital part of these efforts, has reached remote and underserved areas to vaccinate every child. In December 2025, the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, in collaboration with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, hosted a global pledging event in Abu Dhabi, where nearly $1.9 billion in international pledges were announced. These commitments underscore the importance of international partnerships in accelerating global polio eradication efforts. UAE's commitment to this cause is further reinforced by the effective contributions of Dubai Humanitarian and eHealth Africa, which have played pivotal roles in supporting vaccination campaigns and laboratory supplies in various countries. Since 1992, the UAE has maintained a polio-free status thanks to strong health policies and integrated immunization programs, showcasing the nation's advanced health capabilities and preparedness.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, affirmed that, under the guidance of its wise leadership, the UAE has established a humanitarian approach reflected in both its success in eliminating polio at home and its continued support for global efforts to eradicate the disease, guided by a national vision that places human health at the forefront of its priorities. In a…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE delivered 850 million polio vaccine doses to Pakistan since 2014.",
    "UAE's President Mohamed bin Zayed contributed $525 million to the cause.",
    "UAE's polio-free status maintained since 1992 due to strong health policies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The UAE’s sustained vaccine delivery and massive financial pledges transform regional health partnerships into a primary engine for the global mission to eliminate polio in underserved areas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Polio's last strongholds: Why Pakistan and Afghanistan can’t defeat the virus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/polios-last-strongholds-why-pakistan-and-afghanistan-cant-defeat-the",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:57:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}