Australia announces support to India s neighbours to fight Covid amid China s active role
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Australia will assist to procure critical supplies, including oxygen and ventilators. Australia will also support frontline health workers and help improve contact tracing, according to a Australian government statement.
Reuters
In Sri Lanka, Australia will provide an additional $5.5 million to the UN SDG Fund for critical supplies and health systems support to the Ministry of Health.
Australia has decided to support Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to fight increasing numbers of covid cases and is providing $17.5 million in funding for emergency relief with support to be delivered by trusted on-the-ground partners amid China’s move to step up its support in fighting Covid in India’s neighbourhood.