Amref Health Africa in Kenya with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kenya (CCBA Kenya) has commenced the manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19 at its Dagoretti Centre in Nairobi. ''We look forward to seeing them make use of these new competencies to start their own enterprises,” Xavier Selga, managing director, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kenya said. The Coca-Cola Foundation is providing Amref Health Africa with a total of Sh17.5 million to support several health initiatives in the fight against the spread of Coronavirus in the country. In addition to the production of PPEs, Amref Health Africa will use the funds to provide access to enhanced hand hygiene and sanitation to communities in need across the country. The support is part of Coca-Cola’s global efforts to help control the spread of COVID-19 with Kenya being among the 13 African countries in East and Central Africa receiving support.

Source: The Star May 22, 2020 06:00 UTC