Over one million children from across the world will now be able to receive free health care in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the government established the first ever free hospital for children.

The hospital has been built under the UAE's 'Giving' campaign and aspires to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged children worldwide, officials said Tuesday.

The 120-bed hospital consists of specialised wards for paediatrics, gynaecology, emergency, surgery, intensive care units, where a team of 50 doctors, technicians and other staff are set to work.

The government also announced a donation of 10 million Arab Emirates Dirhams ($2.7 million) for the campaign.

--IANS/WAM

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