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WHO donates PPE to Kyrgyzstan for more than $ 500,000

The World Health Organization has donated personal protective equipment to the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan. Press center of the ministry reported.

At least 46,200 face shields, 14,600 goggles, 57,000 gowns, 150,000 KN95 respirators have been handed over. The total cost of humanitarian aid is $ 508,078.

The Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic noted that PPE will ensure the safe and efficient work of health workers throughout the country. The PPE have been provided at the request of the government.

Earlier, WHO has donated Kyrgyzstan personal protective equipment, kits for PCR testing, supplies of laboratory consumables for collecting samples and testing (test tubes, swabs, kits, reagents, etc.).

The ministry added that the organization also provides online training for healthcare workers, including laboratories, primary healthcare organizations, hospitals, and public health specialists.

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