UNICEF and USAID deliver a new batch of COVID-19 treatment equipment to Ministry of Health
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Yerevan, 7 August 2020 –U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Deborah Grieser met with Deputy Minister of Health Lena Nanushyan and Acting UNICEF Representative Liv Elin Indreiten and reaffirmed joint partnership and next steps in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia.
Partners visited the Republican Center for Humanitarian Aid where a new batch of COVID-19 treatment equipment was delivered by the Ministry of Health. The supplies included 24 oxygen concentrators and 2000 nasal prongs, which will be distributed to hospitals treating patients with COVID-19.
With the support of USAID, UNICEF has also delivered 10,000 COVID-19 test kits to the Ministry and will continue to deliver critical supplies, equipment and training to healthcare workers, as well as raise the awareness of the public on precautionary measures and how to cope with this new reality.
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