February 9th, 2026 ― Doha, Qatar: A Qatari humanitarian aid convoy comprising seven trucks, loaded with emergency and life-saving medications, has been deployed to support the health sector in Sudan, amidst the current humanitarian crisis there, in an initiative co-launched by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS).
It is the first of a series of trucked aid convoys to be deployed by Qatar with vital and emergency medications for the treatment of patients in Sudan. This shipment will be followed by successive ones, totaling 70 containers, or 1,400 pallets, of Qatari medical aid, for the benefit of around 500,000 patients in 12 Sudanese states, at a total cost of more than QR 13.3 million.
In a statement, Fatima bint Jaber Al-Ahbabi, Acting Deputy Director-General for Development Projects Sector at QFFD, said, “This cooperation is inspired by the State of Qatar’s unwavering humanitarian commitment to supporting the people of Sudan, especially as the health sector there is facing unprecedented challenges due to the war and escalating humanitarian crisis”.
“QFFD is committed to ensuring the continued delivery of life-saving medical aid in an effective and systematic manner,” added Ms. Al-Ahbabi.
Mohamed Bader Al-Sada, Assistant Secretary-General for Relief and International Development at QRCS, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to QFFD for that noble initiative, which is part of Qatar’s nonstop contributions to the humanitarian efforts aimed at alleviating suffering in Sudan.
He explained, “QRCS is fully prepared to implement this mega project, via its representation office in Sudan, capitalizing on its field expertise and logistical resources. To that end, we will work closely together with the competent authorities in Sudan to ensure the delivery of medications from Qatar to Sudan. The medications will be transported through designated collection points to the target medical supply centers and health facilities, while paying attention to equitable and immediate distribution to avoid disruption of health care services, given the current security and humanitarian challenges”.
The new scheme embodies the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to backing the people of Sudan, as well as another manifestation of its humanitarian and development efforts to strengthen their resilience in the face of humanitarian challenges.
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About the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD)
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) is the official development cooperation and humanitarian assistance entity of the State of Qatar. Guided by Qatar National Vision 2030 and the country’s strategy for international cooperation, and aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, QFFD is dedicated to translating Qatar’s commitment to global solidarity into effective action and transformative change, working towards a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world through innovative financing, strategic programs, and high-impact partnerships.
Since its inception, QFFD has provided more than US$7 billion to over 100 countries, focusing on key sectors such as education, health, economic empowerment, and humanitarian assistance, as well as priority sectors like climate resilience, food security, and sustainable infrastructure, among others.
By employing impact investments and a variety of financing instruments, including concessional loans, guarantees, grants, and blended finance, the Fund provides scalable solutions that empower communities, enhance resilience, and promote inclusive growth, while responding to national priorities and global development challenges.
About Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)
Established in 1978, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is Qatar’s first humanitarian and volunteering organization that aims to assist and empower vulnerable individuals and communities without partiality or discrimination.
QRCS is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which consists of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 191 National Societies. It is also a member of several GCC, Arab, and Islamic organizations, such as the Islamic Committee of International Crescent (ICIC) and the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). In this legally recognized capacity, QRCS has access to disaster and conflict zones, thus serving as an auxiliary to the State of Qatar in its humanitarian and social efforts — a role that distinguishes it from other local charities and NGOs.
Both locally and internationally, QRCS has relief and development operations in numerous countries throughout the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central and South America. Its humanitarian mandates include disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction. To mitigate the impact of disasters and improve the livelihoods of affected populations, QRCS provides medical services, food, water, shelter, and other needs of local communities. It is also active at the humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy front.
With the help of a vast network of trained, committed staff and volunteers, QRCS aspires to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity, inspired by the seven Fundamental Principles of humanitarian action: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
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