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KOICA donates Covid-19 emergency gears to BSMMU


Published : 17 May 2020 10:01 PM | Updated : 07 Sep 2020 05:26 PM

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) office in Dhaka in collaboration with KOICA Bangladesh Alumni Association on Sunday donated emergency medical supplies to the BSMMU Fever Clinic to help with  COVID-19 response in Bangladesh. 

The supplies included COVID-19 prevention items including oxygen concentrators, medical masks, medicines, and other relevant items to improve working conditions of health workers in BSMMU, KOICA said. 

Korea’s experience of combating COVID-19 is well-known in the world, for its 3T (Test-Trace-Treat) strategies. 

In this regard, Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh Do young-ah mentioned this could be “a great momentum for KOICA to support COVID-19 response in Bangladesh”. 

“On behalf of Korean Government, KOICA will take the necessary measure to curve the epidemic in Bangladesh but also improve working condition of health workers.” 

President of KBAA Monzur Hossain MP said: “I am glad that we could contribute for the not only patients but also health works in field level. We, KBAA collaboration with KOICA, is willing to expand our social responsibility activities for the venerable groups in Bangladesh.” 

KOICA is a government aid agency of South Korea founded in 1991. It established its Bangladesh office in 1993. 

KOICA implements Korea's grant aid and technical cooperation, supporting the socio-economic development of partner countries.