NDMA dispatches another shipment of protective equipment for Balochistan

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched another shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors in Balochistan, Radio Pakistan reported.

The shipment includes three polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing machines, 20,000 testing kits, 20,000 surgical masks, 6,000 D-95 masks and 10,000 KN-95 masks, 14,000 protective suits, 16,000 pairs of gloves and 500 gowns.

In addition, 500 face shields, 800 protective glasses and 8,000 bottles of sanitiser have also been sent to Balochistan, the official said.

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