Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
This support came in response to the urgent appeal by WHO to all countries aimed at intensifying efforts to take global measures to combat the spread of the disease, the Saudi news agency SPA has reported.
"Very grateful to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the people of Saudi Arabia for pledging $10 million to WHO for the implementation of urgent measures to minimize the spread of Covid-19 and to support countries with vulnerable health infrastructures," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the WHO, tweeted.
Very grateful to @KingSalman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman & the people of ???? for pledging USD 10M to @WHO for the implementation of urgent measures to minimize the spread of #COVID19 & to support countries with vulnerable health infrastructures.https://t.co/qrOhgy5Ghh
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) March 9, 2020
Turkish president says the move is also aimed at increasing the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza
In another case at the same airport, officials apprehended five foreign nationals who tried to smuggle gold worth Rs.24.4 million
More than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in the past two weeks across the US
Fireballs and Smash tied for the lead in the team event at the $25 million 54 hole tournament
The hosts strengthened their chances of securing a slot in the semifinals with a 70-run victory in Abu Dhabi
The group has a presence in five countries and eyes further geographic expansion, especially in India
The severity of the situation gradually eased from Thursday evening, when it receded in the north and east of the country
Cyclone Hidaya is predicted to cause torrential rain, strong winds and powerful and dangerous waves in the flood-ravaged country