Dubai Humanitarian dispatches critical medical aid for WHO to Lebanon through overland convoy

Aid supplies aimed at supporting healthcare services for displaced populations

Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance from the World Health Organization (WHO) to support communities displaced in Lebanon amid the conflict.

Demonstrating Dubai Humanitarian’s continued commitment to effective humanitarian response, a land convoy of four trucks departed Dubai on Friday, 20 March 2026, carrying 21.5MT of essential medical supplies.

Humanitarian impact

The shipment, provided by the World Health Organization, includes a range of medicines and critical items to support healthcare services addressing the needs of displaced populations. The cargo will contribute to ongoing relief efforts addressing the humanitarian impact of the crisis.

“As the world’s largest and pioneering humanitarian hub, we remain ready to scale our support, working in close coordination with stakeholders across Dubai, the UAE and beyond to facilitate efficient, reliable, and responsive humanitarian action,” asserted Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member, Dubai Humanitarian.

The operation, with transportation costs covered by the Global Humanitarian Impact Fund (GHIF), was facilitated by Dubai Humanitarian in its role as a global enabler of emergency preparedness and response, a press statement concluded.