UNICEF grants $17m for Egyptian government’s COVID-19 fight

UNICEF grants $17m for Egyptian government’s COVID-19 fight

UN organisation has granted Egypt about $100m in grants over two years for social, health protection for children and women. Comments Off on UNICEF grants $17m for Egyptian government's COVID-19 fight. The minister's announcement came following her virtual meeting with UNICEF's Representative in Egypt, Bruno Maes.. Minister Al-Mashat stressed the importance of the compatibility of projects implemented by UNICEF in Egypt with her ministry's new strategy in partnership with international financing institutions.. Maes said that Egypt has successfully achieved several goals and enacted broad reforms in the protection and care of children.. The funding has been implemented in several areas covering social and health protection for children and women, including projects in the neediest areas, such as North Sinai.. Maes added that the Ministry of International Cooperation's request for medical supplies will be met in the coming period..