Republic of Korea’s In-kind Contribution to Support Central America’s Response to COVID-19
Project details
- Beneficiary country(s): Cuba Belize Dominican Republic El Salvador Costa Rica Panama Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua
- Sector: Health
- Year: 2020
- Beneficiary Executing Agency:
Ministries of Health of 8 Member Countries and PROMESECAL for Dominican Republic.
Project information
Background:
The world is experiencing unprecedented challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers are among the most vulnerable groups given their frequent contact with infected individuals. Despite governments´ efforts, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in many areas of the region.
Main Objetive:
Provide in-kind assistance to member countries of CABEI to offer substantive support to their COVID-19 response efforts and aim to contribute to contain its transmission.
Expected Outcome:
The capacity of health officials in recipient member countries to contain the spread of COVID-19 will be strengthened considering the health products delivered, consisting of masks and medical coveralls and shoe covers.