Nigeria has taken delivery of over two hundred brand-new ventilators donated by the United States government to help Nigeria Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Reports has it that U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard officially handed over the leading edge ventilators to the Nigerian Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, to support the federal government’s efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
In collaboration with USAID and the Presidential Task Force, the Ministry of Health will coordinate the expedient delivery, transportation, and placement of the ventilators in COVID-19 treatment centers and intensive care units across the country.
The arrival of the ventilators fulfilled President Trump’s promise to President Buhari and also represents the strong partnership between the
United States and Nigeria on health issues.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Leonard said the donation, and the many other health and humanitarian assistance programs offered by the American people over the years, is just one component of the strong cooperation between the two governments.
Responding, Health Minister Ehanire, said the ventilators will certainly be of great benefit to Nigerians and appreciated that the gift came in
spite of the fact that the United States is also fighting its own fierce battle against COVID-19.
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