New York: The United Nations (UN) on Wednesday released PKR 2 billion to counter the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in poor countries, a news source reported. As per the publication, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled the funds under the aegis of the ‘Global Humanitarian Response Plan’.
Guterres stated that the novel coronavirus had spread across the world and reached the countries that were already confronting humanitarian crises, such as the repercussions of climate change, natural disasters, and political and social conflicts.
The Global Humanitarian Response Plan will be implemented across vulnerable countries with the assistance of UN agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The plan includes delivering equipment for testing for the coronavirus and essential medical supplies that could alleviate its physical effects. The UN also plans to launch public campaigns to spread awareness about sanitation protocols against the novel coronavirus and supply hand washing stations in settlements and camps.
