JEDDAH: The Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday completed procedures to provide financial assistance to health and social projects in several member states. OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen said that the financial assistance will be provided by the organization, represented by the Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), to the neediest categories in member states. He praised the fund administration’s quick response to the needs of member states by offering assistance in the humanitarian, educational, health and social fields. The secretary-general stressed that the OIC, through ISF, will continue to support emergency facilities, universities, centers and associations, hospitals, and schools sectors in member states. The ISF’s vision is to advance Muslim communities and provide material assistance to support them socially and culturally. The body also provides urgent humanitarian assistance to Muslim countries and societies exposed to disasters and crises.