Georgetown: The Government of Indian has allocated US$ 1,000,000 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.
Present at Tuesday’s signing 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 Frank 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.
He disclosed, that Guyana will soon receive 29 ventilators as part of this donation.
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 one hundred countries have benefited from medical equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency room medicines, and monetary aid.
Meanwhile, both Dr William Adu Krow and Ms. Maikiko Tanaka expressed their appreciation to the Government of Indian for their support to Guyana’s COVID-19 response.
Dr Adu Krow indicated that quantity of medical supplies and PPE have already been procured and is expected to arrive in Guyana shortly.
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