The government of the United Kingdom has released 3.5 million Sterling pounds to South Sudan.
According to a press statement, the funding is a financial support to the government’s efforts to control spread of Coronavirus pandemic. It will be channeled to UN agencies and other organizations that will use it in implementation of COVID-19 control activities.
UK Ambassador to South Sudan is Chris Trott. He said the assistance came to South Sudan at a critical time.
Gatwech Peter Kulang is the undersecretary for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. He appreciated the UK government for the support and urged everyone to follow COVID-19 protocols including appropriate distancing and handwashing.
South Sudan has four confirmed cases of Coronavirus infection. Less than hundred people in the country have been tested.