THE US government has pledged a US$470 000 funding to help Zimbabwe fight the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
The country has recorded seven cases of coronavirus among which was one death.<\/p>\n
In a statement released Friday, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) mission director, Stephanie Funk, said the fund would be administered through the World Health Organisation (WHO).<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this funding, WHO will help the government of Zimbabwe with life-saving activities such as preparing laboratories for large-scale testing for COVID-19, implementing a public-health emergency plan for points of entry, and activating case-finding and evidence-based surveillance for influenza-like illnesses,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis assistance will build on the ongoing investments by the United States in Zimbabwe\u2019s health sector. Since 1980, the United States government has provided over US$1 billion in health assistance to strengthen health systems, so that Zimbabweans can live longer, healthier lives,\u201d said Funk.<\/p>\n
\u201cZimbabwe declared its first case last weekend. Soon after this declaration, Zimbabwe announced two additional confirmed cases and the passing of Zororo Makamba.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe USAID is coordinating with the government of Zimbabwe, the WHO, the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and other stakeholders to identify priority areas for investment. The United States calls on other donors to contribute to the global effort to combat COVID-19.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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