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The US has donated protective equipment to the Ministry of Defense



CHISINAU, May 14, 2020 - The United States of America, through the US Embassy in Chisinau, today offered the medical institutions of the Ministry of Defense a batch of personal protective equipment worth $ 15,000, during a ceremony held at the headquarters Central Military Clinical Hospital.

The donation was sent at the request of the Minister of Defense, Alexandru Pinzari, in support of actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the National Army.

Present at the event, His Excellency, the US Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, Dereck J. Hogan, mentioned that through the donation offered, the USA wants to support joint efforts to combat the epidemiological situation both in the Republic of Moldova and around the world.

"This is a small part of our assistance to help the Republic of Moldova fight this virus. The donation is a sign of our commitment to the Republic of Moldova. We are very happy to work with you to overcome this crisis, "said Ambassador Hogan.

In his turn, Minister Alexandru Pinzari thanked the American side for its receptivity and help. "The United States is our strategic partner. I appreciate the support provided by the US Embassy in Chisinau, which contains protective equipment for the medical staff of the specialized institutions of the Ministry of Defense.

This donation is certainly a significant and very useful one for us. COVID-19 is a challenge for everyone, but I am convinced that through joint efforts we will be able to prevent this virus ", mentioned the Minister of Defense, Alexandru Pinzari.

The American donation contains infrared thermometers, protective suits, protective screens (visors), masks, goggles, nitrile gloves, respirators and other individual equipment.

They are intended for the protection of medical staff in the Central Military Clinical Hospital and the Diagnostic Consultative Center of the Ministry of Defense.


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