UNICEF donates laptops, PCR test kits

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), on Monday, donated 46 laptops and 5,000 PCR test kits to support the Maldivian government's ongoing nation-wide effort to contain COVID-19.

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UNICEF donated equipment worth MVR 1.73 million for the Maldivian COVID-19 response. The donation was handed over to the Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem (R). PHOTO: UNICEF

Ahmed Aiham

2020-11-17 10:48:32

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), on Monday, donated 46 laptops and 5,000 PCR test kits to support the Maldivian government's ongoing nation-wide effort to contain COVID-19.

According to UNICEF, the laptops would be utilized for the 17 working groups of the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) including the Rapid Response Team (RRT), Call Centre, Contact Tracing, Media and Communication, Medical Supplies, and Planning and Coordination.

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