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Published 15 Jul, 2020 11:30am

Over Rs3bn generated under CEF being spent on isolation centres, PPE for health workers

he Sindh government has generated more than Rs3 billion under the Coronavirus Emergency Fund (CEF) that was helping the provincial authorities in setting up field isolation centres, acquiring personal protective equipment for health workers and building capacity of the health system in different districts, said a statement.

“The private donations, which are rapidly increasing, amount to Rs269.314 million, both from local and foreign donors. The quick increase in private donations shows commitment from the public, both domestic and foreign, to partner with the government of Sindh in the fight against the coronavirus,” said the statement, which was issued after a meeting held to review progress of the fund.

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