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On 13 March, the EU coordinated the first MEDEVAC operation by transferring three chronically ill paediatric patients from Poland to Italy. The operation was financially and operationally supported by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the EU’s Early Warning and Response System.
The 18th edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development (DIHAD) conference and exhibition takes place on 14-16 March 2022. The event brings together key decision-makers from national government authorities, UN Agencies, international organisations, and other stakeholders.
The EU continues to coordinate emergency aid deliveries to Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič is currently in Romania to meet with the authorities and coordinate EU support to help those arriving from Ukraine.
In the face of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Ukraine, the EU is helping people through direct humanitarian aid, emergency civil protection assistance, support at the border, and clear legal status allowing those fleeing the war to receive immediate protection in the EU.
The Commission continues to work at all levels to channel humanitarian and civil protection support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries. As needs grow exponentially, further assistance will be deployed in Ukraine via the rescEU medical stockpiles based in Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands.
In light of the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine and hundreds of thousands of people fleeing to the neighbouring countries for safety, the European Commission continues to coordinate emergency assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism for the people in Ukraine.
As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine worsens and neighbouring countries receive Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance.
Following the Ukrainian Government's request for civil protection assistance, the European Commission is channelling further supplies of medical care items
Today, the first of a new series of EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights has delivered nearly 34 tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to Kabul
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is visiting Niger today to assess humanitarian needs in the country. During his visit, he will announce an initial €43 million in EU humanitarian aid in Niger for 2022.