India in US$1m boost to COVID fight

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony signing the agreement for the Indian assistance as High Commissioner of India, Dr K J Srinivasa watches on (Ministry of Public Health photo)

India has allocated US$1m to Guyana’s COVID-19 fight and Georgetown has also signalled interest to New Delhi in procuring a potential COVID-19 vaccine.

A release yesterday from the Indian High Commission said the assistance is aimed at improving health infrastructure and capacities.

High Commissioner of India,  Dr K J Srinivasa disclosed the assistance during a courtesy call on Tuesday on Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony.