DUBAI: The US government has pledged an $8-million aid to Jordan in support of the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Jordan Times reported.
Most of the aid – $6.5 million – came from the State Department of Migration and Refugee Assistance to support refugees in the country, including providing them of health assistance, electricity, education and short-term cash dole-out.
Another $1.5 million was donated by the US Agency for International Development for the improvement of large-scale testing campaign in the country.
“Jordan is a close friend and invaluable ally. We are working together to prevent and treat infectious diseases at their source and to minimize their global impact,” US diplomat Karen Sasahara said.
US pledges $8 million aid in Jordan’s coronavirus fight
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US pledges $8 million aid in Jordan’s coronavirus fight
- Most of the aid – $6.5 million – came from the State Department of Migration and Refugee Assistance to support refugees in the country
- Another $1.5 million was donated by the US Agency for International Development
