PATH donates personal protective equipment in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda

May 29, 2020 by PATH

Procurement expertise and foundation support are helping to outfit frontline health workers.

PATH donated PPE in Kenya. Photo: PATH

In Kenya, personal protective equipment (PPE) is donated in a ceremony at the residence of Siaya County Governor Rasanga Amoth and First Lady Rosella. Photo: PATH.

In countries around the globe, PATH is partnering with governments to support the COVID-19 response. These efforts take different forms depending on local needs, local PATH expertise, and the support of our donors.

In Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, we received urgent requests to partner with the national ministries of health to secure personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers—masks, gloves, goggles, aprons, soap, and other supplies. Working with our longtime donor The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, we were able to fund the rapid local procurement and global delivery of PPE to ministry officials (photos below).

The Ghana Health Service receives donations of PPE and supplies from PATH, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Photo: PATH.

The Ghana Health Service receives donations of PPE and supplies from PATH, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Photo: PATH.

Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Uganda Ministry of Health receives PPE and supplies donated by PATH,  funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Photo: PATH.

Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Uganda Ministry of Health receives PPE and supplies donated by PATH, funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Photo: PATH.