USAID and UNICEF donate 1 million USD in medical supplies to Vietnam

These equipment and supplies, funded by USAID and provided through UNICEF between November 2021 and February 2022, include 2.5 million syringes, 125,000 N95 respirators, and 250 monitors patient.

Attending the ceremony were USAID Vietnam Director Ann Marie Yastishock, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam Rana Flowers and Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan.

“The United States and Vietnam work together on the foundation of a decades-old partnership and friendship, building on the strengths and capabilities of each country, to jointly identify and address the the highest priority when responding to Covid-19”, said USAID Vietnam Director Ann Marie Yastishock at the ceremony.

“USAID’s unwavering commitment to helping Vietnam fight Covid-19, including through partners like UNICEF, was showcased at today’s event to mark the recent grant of We are worth 1 million USD for equipment and supplies to support Vietnam”.

“Although we have made great strides, the pandemic is not over yet. UNICEF will continue to work with the Ministry of Health and key partners, focusing not only on vaccination implementation but also on supporting, in any way possible, the provision of medical equipment and Medicines are necessary to save the lives of Covid-19 patients”, UNICEF Representative Rana Flowers emphasized.

“USAID is our longtime partner, conducting emergency assistance or disaster relief operations. UNICEF recognizes the vision, commitment and compassion of all the countries and donors that have supported Vietnam – we will stand together to get through this difficult time.”

During the global pandemic, USAID and UNICEF have worked together with the Ministry of Health to promote communication and community participation in Vietnam and strengthen efforts. pandemic response, infection prevention and control.

UNICEF, as the main COVAX partner in Vietnam, has delivered a Covid-19 vaccine funded by the US Government with a total of more than 33 million doses to date.

Bao Duc