The United States Government has committed $13.1 million to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 outbreak in South Sudan.
The US government announced $5.1 million on April 16, in addition to $8 million that was announced on March 27th.
U.S Ambassador to South Sudan Tom Hushek says they have provided assistance to the people of South Sudan and were on the front lines in the fight against Ebola, battles against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
He adds they are providing the resources and expertise to lead the global response to COVID-19.
Through the USAID and the Department of State, they are coordinating with South Sudan’s government, international humanitarian partners, and other organizations to identify priority areas for response.
The funds include $11.5 million in USAID International Disaster Assistance and $1.6 million in humanitarian assistance to support COVID-19 response efforts for refugees in South Sudan through the Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.