The donation marks an important milestone in the Vietnam - US cooperation in healthcare as well as COVID-19 response, Vietnamese Acting Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said in his remarks at the event. The additional ventilators would help strengthen Vietnam’s treatment capacity, particularly for COVID-19 patients who need respiratory support, he said.
The world is impressed by Vietnam’s strategy and proactive measures in tackling COVID-19, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink said, adding that this serious disease remains a threat in Vietnam and the world.
Building on the strong relationship between the two countries over the last 25 years, the US government is pleased to support Vietnam with this donation of ventilators to fight the coronavirus, he said.
In addition to the ventilators, the US Government, through USAID, has committed US$9.5 million to Vietnam in response to the pandemic, which is helping to strengthen clinical care, disseminate health messages, build laboratory capacity, improve disease surveillance, as well as support private sector recovery by mitigating the impact of the pandemic on the Vietnamese economy.
