Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) has said that Qatar has sent, so far, medical aid to more than 20 countries around the world after the coronavirus outbreak.
“Qatar stands in solidarity with countries around the world, supporting international efforts to combat and contain the spread of COVID-19 through the provision of medical assistance and supplies,” said GCO.
In a video posted on its official twitter account, regarding Qatar’s global response to coronavirus, GCO said that “countries which have received aid inculde China, Lebanon, Iran, Italy, Rwanda, Palestine, Nepal, Tunisia, Algeria, and Somalia.”
This support to friendly governments came in order to confront and contain the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. These countries have received tonnes of medical aid, including, sanitising products, facemaskes, and multiple field hospitals, it added.
This aid has been delivered, said GCO, in coordination with Qatar Fund Development, the Ministry of Public Health, the Amiri Air Force, and Qatar Airways. “Together, they are ensuring relief reaches those in need as soon as possible,” it said.
