UNFPA in Pakistan continues to support medical and health workers through provision of Personal Protection Equipment through National and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (NDMA, PDMAs), Provincial Health and Population Welfare Departments. So far, over 49,000 PPE and hygiene kits have been distributed nationwide, while additional procurement of 200,000 masks is underway.

1,216 health workers trained as Master Trainers on infection prevention and standard precautionary measures regarding COVID-19, across Pakistan through 66 on-site, virtual and blended trainings including in quarantine facilities targeting doctors, nurses, managers, support staff, cleaners, ambulance drivers and security guards. In total over 36,000 health workers trained by UNFPA since March 2020. Full details in our latest Situation Report.