Augmenting National Fund to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Asmara, 08 December 2021 – Nationals abroad contributed over 1.2 million USD aimed at augmenting the National Fund to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health reported.

According to the report, the 900 thousand US dollars was gathered through the Eritrean Embassy to the US and the remaining 206 thousand 283 USD through the Office of the Consul General in Canada.

In related news, Turkish Airlines contributed 43 thousand 530 USD, Egypt Air 39 thousand 270 USD, Tarco Aviation 39 thousand 180 USD, Mr. Mulugieta Teame 300 USD, and Ms. Merry Amare 100 USD.