US contributes P56 million to Botswana's COVID-19 response

US Ambassador to Botswana Craig Cloud PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG
US Ambassador to Botswana Craig Cloud PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

The United States of America (USA) government is contributing P56 million Pula ($4.65 million) to the Botswana’s COVID-19 pandemic response. This total includes the $1.5 million in assistance announced by the U.S. government on April 16. 

According to the USA Embassy in Gaborone, the funding will support Botswana’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, treat those infected, and contribute to Botswana’s preparedness to respond to global pandemics.

The investments will be disbursed through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Department of Defense Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Aid, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the Government of Botswana and communities through the following activities:

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