ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) has mobilized €5 million for UNICEF to ensure availability of basic health care services for women and children in Sindh and Balochistan in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The EU is working to strengthen Pakistan’s primary healthcare system and improve resilience to emergencies and disasters. In addition, frontline health workers will receive PPE’s to continue carrying out their duties. Healthcare providers and frontline workers will also be trained to set up telemedicine services to increase coverage and access, and frontline workers will also receive the critical psychosocial support they require during this challenging time. Our support will help ensure that they continue to receive basic health services – including immunizations and nutrition treatments – in a safe environment.

Source: Pakistan Today September 27, 2020 16:52 UTC