War on virus: Japan’s aid to help equip Pakistan-based refugees

PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Japanese has promised providing another $1 million to Pakistan through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to equip Afghan refugees to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Previously, the Japanese government provided $2.41m to Pakistan to support its efforts to combat the infection, including $1.62m through the UNICEF, $540,000 via IOM and $250,000 through IFRC.

Through the fresh grant assistance, UNHCR will provide necessary technical assistance and equipment and material to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“The support will boost Pakistan’s capacity to quickly track the coronavirus-affected persons and treat them accordingly,” a statement said on Wednesday.

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