Dr Naeema Al Gasseer, WHO Representative in Egypt stated, “WHO appreciates this generous contribution from the Government of Germany, which is a symbol of solidarity to support Egypt in its battle against COVID-19. Wearing masks is a crucial component in WHO’s comprehensive prevention and control package to limit the transmission of coronavirus. This year is the International Year for Health and Care workers, so we must unite to provide them with the support they deserve. We are happy to announce that frontline health care workers will benefit particularly from this donation. Also, we acknowledge the active role and relentless efforts that are being exerted by the Ministry ofr Health and Population to halt the pandemic, save lives and promote health among people who live in Egypt.”
This supply of masks is just one part of Germany’s support for Egypt in the fight against the pandemic. As the second biggest donor of the multilateral platform Act-A with its vaccine pillar the COVAX Facility, Germany is committed to ensuring fair, transparent, and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and diagnostics around the globe, including our goal to protect frontline workers. Egypt has already received over 4 million vaccine doses via the COVAX Facility and there are more to come. Vaccination campaigns and preventive measures remain key when it comes to fighting the pandemic and mitigating its impact. No country alone can overcome this health crisis, the fight against the virus remains a global task that needs to be tackled in a spirit of cooperation and solidarity.
For more information, please contact:
Rokayya Konsowa
Communication Officer
WHO Egypt
+2 012-80756971
