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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

In response to an urgent appeal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and

under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin

Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is to provide USD 10 million in

financial support to WHO for urgent action needed to minimize the spread of

COVID-19 and to support countries with vulnerable health infrastructures.

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and

Relief Centre (KSrelief) said this royal directive reflected the Kingdom's noble

humanitarian role and reaffirmed its commitment to providing vital global assistance

to all in need. KSrelief, he added, is working in cooperation with United Nations agencies

and other leading humanitarian organizations in order to safeguard public health and well-being.

Dr. Al Rabeeah expressed his appreciation for this generous gesture from the

Kingdom's leadership and for Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian efforts to

support people around the world in a timely manner in times of crisis.

The Supervisor General concluded with his hopes and prayers that humanity would

be protected from the dangers of all diseases and epidemics, and that people

around the world could look forward to a future full of health, peace and prosperity.

SOURCE: KSrelief

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