— has donated a shipment of 250 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Peru to assist its fight against COVID-19.
The ventilators —produced in the United States— reflect leading-edge and in-demand technology. They are compact, deployable, and provide Peru with flexibility in treating patients affected by the virus. For patients whose lungs are not working adequately despite receiving oxygen, this vital resource may prove life-saving.
The ventilator units alone are valued at over US$3 million. Besides,
USAID is funding a tailored package of additional support, which includes accompanying equipment, service plans, and technical assistance.
This donation builds on the US$14 million the
U.S. State Department,
USAID, and
Department of Defense have committed to Peru in response to the pandemic, which is helping to strengthen clinical care, disseminate health messages, improve disease surveillance, and more.
For decades, the United States has been the world's largest provider of bilateral assistance in health. Since 2009, American taxpayers have generously funded more than $100 billion in health assistance and nearly $70 billion in humanitarian assistance.
Through an all-of-America approach, the United States is providing life-saving support by coordinating with the Government of Peru and other stakeholders to identify priority areas for investment. The United States calls on other donors to contribute to the global effort to combat COVID-19.