By Asmau Ahmad
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has donated COVID-19 medical equipment to the Federal Government, to help in the fight against the pandemic.
A statement from the embassy in Abuja said the donation is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s efforts at the international level to combat the spread of the pandemic.
It said that the Kingdom donated relevant medical equipment worth one million dollars to the government.
The statement said that 23 ventilators has been donated, however, the date for the remaining equipment would be announced later.
“The remaining equipment includes; Surgical Sterile Gowns 25,000 pieces. Non Surgical Sterile Gowns 125,000, Face Masks (KN95) 188,000, Surgical Masks 1, 606, 700 and Nitrile Gloves 9,500.
“This is part of the donation by the Kingdom, which amounts to $500 million to support the international efforts aimed at combatting the COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement said.
Health Reporters gathered that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has earmarked $24 million as aid in kind to 26 countries.
