Manila, May 22 -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Philippines scales up its support to the government through the Department of Health (DOH) in its efforts to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
In support of the country's battle against Covid-19, UNICEF Philippines recently procured supplies which include 72,000 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for health staff, 450,000 masks (N95 and surgical masks) for health staff, and 500 PPEs for cleaning staff.
The PPE kits for health workers include face shields, masks (either surgical or N95), gloves and coverall suits.
The cleaning and disinfection kits include soaps, mops, buckets, dippers, alcohol dispensers, cleaning cloths and brushes, as well a...