DHAKA, Oct 23, 2020 (BSS) – The US government through United States
Agencies for International Development (USAID) has sent some 100
ventilators here as part of its ongoing support to Bangladesh’s
response tackling COVID-19 pandemic.
“These brand-new, quality machines will save countless lives as we
all work together to overcome the pandemic,” said the US embassy here
today.
Deputy Chief of Mission of US Embassy JoAnne Wagner and USID acting
mission director received the ventilators at the Hazrat Shahjalal
International Airport (HSIA) on Thursday.
In a tweet, US ambassador Earl R Miller thanked Bangladesh
government and the airport authorities for fascinating delivery and
placement of this life-saving equipment
During his recent visit, US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E
Biegun announced the delivery of 100 American-made manufactured
ventilators highlighting Bangladesh-US cooperation in public health
and combating Covid-19.
The US government was one of the first donors to mobilize funds to
support Bangladesh’s COVID-19 readiness and response efforts,
contributing over $56.5 million from all agencies so far, including
nearly $38 million from USAID alone for development and humanitarian
assistance.