UAE: Free medical treatment offered for some patients in Abu Dhabi on November 16

Some hospital patients in Abu Dhabi were offered free medical treatments on November 16, Abu Dhabi Police announced.

Abu Dhabi Police has partnered with Al-Ahliya Hospital in Musafah to launch the 'Treatment Costs on Us' initiative. This program waives medical expenses incurred on November 16 by a select group of patients.

The initiative marked the occasion of International Day of Tolerance, celebrated annually on November 16.

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Colonel Youssef Mohammed Al-Mhairi, director of the Musafah Police Centre, explained that the initiative seeks to alleviate the patients' financial burdens, instil hope, and promote a noble life.

He emphasised that it reflects Abu Dhabi's commitment to fostering tolerance, peaceful coexistence, and harmony within society through various humanitarian and cultural efforts.

Highlighting the UAE's role as a global symbol of tolerance, Colonel Al-Mhairi underscored the importance of advancing such initiatives both nationally and internationally, drawing on the country's legacy of compassion, unity, and mutual respect.

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