Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, High Commissioner for India, Dr KJ Srinivasa and PAHO / WHO Country Representative Dr Luis Codina on Friday signed project documents for an initiative launched last year to support the ministry in ensuring adequate and intensive provision. care of medical equipment for improved patient care COVID-19.
In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Health explained that through the initiative, which spanned the period from June to December 2020, it was able to procure much needed medical supplies, including ventilators, face shields, goggles, gowns , masks (medical, N95 and KN95) and gloves.
The overall aim of the project was to improve survival of COVID-19 infected patients by providing timely access to quality intensive care services while at the same time reducing the risk of infection among health workers.