US assistance will be aimed at increasing the potential of Azerbaijan in the fight against coronavirus
Baku / 03.04.20 / Turan: US assistance to counteract the spread of coronavirus in Azerbaijan will be distributed among three international organizations operating in the country.
$ 1.7 million allocated through the Agency for International Development (USAID). The indicated amount will be divided between USAID partners cooperating with the government of Azerbaijan, the US Embassy in Azerbaijan said.
These are the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
These funds will be used to strengthen the national laboratories of Azerbaijan, expand activities in the field of prevention and control of infections, strengthen the capabilities of health workers, as well as inform the public about the virus and prevent its spread.–06В-
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