The donations, which include gowns, masks, goggles, gloves, hand sanitizers and disinfectant equipment, have been made to both the Civil Surgeon’s Office and the Sadar Hospital in Cox’s Bazar, said a press release on Sunday. “We are grateful for this timely and critical support from UNHCR, when we need it most,” said Dr Md Mohiuddin, medical superintendent of Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital, the release added. The UNHCR is also supporting authorities to increase the intensive care capacity of Sadar Hospital, with 10 ICU beds as well as eight high dependency beds, and provision of staffing. PPE and other medical equipment at Sadar Hospital in Cox's Bazar | CourtesyIn Cox’s Bazar, UNHCR has also been working in close collaboration with the national authorities in a race against time to prepare medical facilities to respond to those who may be affected by the virus. We continue to work hand-in-hand with the government authorities to ensure the best response possible for all affected communities,” said UNHCR’s Senior Public Health Officer in Cox’s Bazar Sandra Harlass.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 19, 2020 09:00 UTC