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Aug 20, 2020 News
Guyana’s COVID-19 fight will be well boosted with a donation of 29 ventilators, compliments of the Government of India. This is according to information released by the Ministry yesterday.
In a statement, the Ministry revealed that the Government of India has allocated US$1M from the “Quick Impact Development Project” that is being implemented jointly by the Ministry of Health, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) to support the Guyana’s response to COVID-19.
Tuesday, at a signing ceremony of the tripartite agreement, were the Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony; the India High Commissioner, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa; PAHO/WHO Country Representative, Dr. William Adu Krow, and Resident Coordinator of the United Nations Development Programme, Maikiko Tanaka.
At the signing, Dr. Anthony thanked the Government of India for their partnership and donation to the health care system of Guyana during this global pandemic.
“The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) purchased under this fund will assist in preventing our frontline workers from becoming ill,” the Minister said as he revealed that it is expected that the 29 ventilators will arrive soon.
During his brief remarks, Dr. Srinivasa said India and Guyana have always partnered for development and progress over the years. He further explained that the Government of India has been assisting many countries across the world as part of Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi efforts to coordinate the COVID-19 worldwide response.
He also highlighted that, thus far, a total of 100 countries have benefited from medical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency room medicines, and monetary aid.
Meanwhile, both Dr. Adu Krow and Ms. Tanaka expressed their appreciation to the Government of Indian for their support to Guyana’s COVID-19 response.
Dr. Adu Krow indicated that a quantity of medical supplies and PPE have already been procured and is expected to arrive in Guyana shortly.
Dec 09, 2024
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