USAID supports Tay Ninh in COVID-19 fight
VGP - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on February 18 provided lifesaving equipment to the Tay Ninh Department of Health for the province’s fight against COVID-19.
USAID/Viet Nam Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock hands over lifesaving equipment to Vice Director of the Tay Ninh Department of Health Nguyen Van Cuong, Tay Ninh Province, February 18, 2022 - Photo:usaid.gov
The equipment was delivered by USAID/Viet Nam Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock to Vice Director of the Tay Ninh Department of Health Nguyen Van Cuong at Trang Bang District Health Center.
The equipment, which consists of 10 patient monitors, 40 infusion pumps, 200 fingertip pulse oximeters, and 20,000 masks together valued at US$250,000, will enhance the health center's COVID-19 case management.
Over the coming months, USAID is also installing liquid oxygen tanks and piping systems at Trang Bang District Health Center, Tan Bien District Health Center, and the Tay Ninh Provincial General Hospital. Combined, these systems will be able to support the delivery of medical oxygen to nearly 200 patients daily.
In addition, USAID is supporting the training of frontline health care workers on COVID-19 clinical care, infection prevention and control, and community-based care. Frontline health care workers will also have access to training and support to manage mental health challenges associated with long-term support of the country's COVID-19 response.
As of late February 18, Tay Ninh Province recorded 89,802 COVID-19 infection cases and 884 coronavirus-related deaths, reported the Ministry of Health.
In total, USAID is investing US$5.5 million in COVID-19-related training and equipment in southern localities of Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, Tay Ninh , and other COVID-19 hotspots.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. contributions including technical support, life-saving medical equipment, and more than 24 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have enhanced Viet Nam's own remarkable response to this global challenge.
