The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) presented the Government of Maldives with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 response as part of its COVID-19 Integrated Response Support.
The items handed over by Ms. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives on behalf of UNDP, was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Abdulla Shahid, during a symbolic ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The essential medical supplies presented to the government include 1080 hazmat suits, 10,080 N95 masks, 5000 surgical gowns, 6000 surgical masks, 400 goggles, 6000 headcovers, 2000 face shields, 5000 shoe covers, and 10,000 examination gloves. The PPE items will be used to support health workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, to safely and effectively continue their work while preventing further spread of the disease.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Shahid thanked UNDP for its continued support to the Maldives through its development trajectory, especially noting UNDP’s support in the areas of climate action, the consolidation of democracy, and the eradication of poverty.
In addition to the PPEs, one million non-surgical masks, acquired in partnership with the private sector, namely, Teochew International Federation, were also donated to the Government of the Maldives in today’s ceremony. The masks will be utilized by local tourism workers employed in guesthouses, in a bid to facilitate the economic recovery process under the new normal – a recommendation made in the Rapid Livelihoods Assessment conducted by the Ministry of Economic Development with the support of UNDP this year.
During the ceremony, Ms. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative commended the Government of Maldives on the measures being undertaken in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and for the leadership in recovering and building back better.
“With this support, in addition to protecting health workers, the government and UNDP will effectively protect local tourism workers. As local tourism entities begin to re-open, PPEs will be critical in reducing transmission risks and minimizing the potential for the pandemic to escalate. It is important to ensure that those on the frontlines are protected, and that business continuity is supported in order to restore the country’s economy and people’s livelihoods - especially in the islands,” Ms. Fujii said.
The Government of Maldives acknowledges the valuable role played by the United Nations Country Team amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to provide the necessary expertise, support, and assistance required to overcome not only the health emergency but also for the long-term planning and recovery to build back better.
The ceremony was attended by the UN Resident Coordinator, Heads of UN Agencies in the Maldives, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Tourism.
The items handed over by Ms. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives on behalf of UNDP, was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Abdulla Shahid, during a symbolic ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The essential medical supplies presented to the government include 1080 hazmat suits, 10,080 N95 masks, 5000 surgical gowns, 6000 surgical masks, 400 goggles, 6000 headcovers, 2000 face shields, 5000 shoe covers, and 10,000 examination gloves. The PPE items will be used to support health workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, to safely and effectively continue their work while preventing further spread of the disease.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister Shahid thanked UNDP for its continued support to the Maldives through its development trajectory, especially noting UNDP’s support in the areas of climate action, the consolidation of democracy, and the eradication of poverty.
In addition to the PPEs, one million non-surgical masks, acquired in partnership with the private sector, namely, Teochew International Federation, were also donated to the Government of the Maldives in today’s ceremony. The masks will be utilized by local tourism workers employed in guesthouses, in a bid to facilitate the economic recovery process under the new normal – a recommendation made in the Rapid Livelihoods Assessment conducted by the Ministry of Economic Development with the support of UNDP this year.
During the ceremony, Ms. Akiko Fujii, UNDP Resident Representative commended the Government of Maldives on the measures being undertaken in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and for the leadership in recovering and building back better.
“With this support, in addition to protecting health workers, the government and UNDP will effectively protect local tourism workers. As local tourism entities begin to re-open, PPEs will be critical in reducing transmission risks and minimizing the potential for the pandemic to escalate. It is important to ensure that those on the frontlines are protected, and that business continuity is supported in order to restore the country’s economy and people’s livelihoods - especially in the islands,” Ms. Fujii said.
The Government of Maldives acknowledges the valuable role played by the United Nations Country Team amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to provide the necessary expertise, support, and assistance required to overcome not only the health emergency but also for the long-term planning and recovery to build back better.
The ceremony was attended by the UN Resident Coordinator, Heads of UN Agencies in the Maldives, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Tourism.
