Kampala, 19 May 2020: - The Government of Denmark has signed a grant worth Two (2) Million Dollars to support the COVID-19 response in Uganda.

The WHO Representative in Uganda, Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam, noted that the grant is an important milestone especially in areas that need increased technical support.

These are very critical areas of support and they are in line with the WHO strategy as well as the Government of Uganda COVID-19 Preparedness and Response plans.

The UNFPA Representative in Uganda, Mr Alain Sibenaler reiterated UNFPA's readiness to partner with the Government of Uganda to coordinate and deliver Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services especially during the on-going COVID-19 outbreak.

The COVID-19 grant was given by the Government of Denmark on the backdrop of continued support to Uganda's health sector that spans over three decades particularly in the area of HIV/AIDS.