A total of 30 ventilators have arrived in Peru as part of the aid sent by the
Federal Republic of Germany to cope with the coronavirus pandemic in the South American country, the German Embassy in Lima has reported.
The ventilators are mostly earmarked for military hospitals (Navy and Air Force), where 70% of the treated patients are civilians.
"Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic is a global challenge that requires joint efforts and does not stop at national borders," read a statement issued by the
German Embassy in Lima.
"Given the long and close ties between the two countries, Germany will not abandon Peru during this crisis. Instead, it will support it actively, decisively and sustainably in the fight against COVID-19," it added.
The document also noted the close and previous cooperation with Peruvian Armed Forces so as to establish a Center of Excellence for aid and emergency rescue, which sees the participation of the Air Force and the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci).
The delivery of ventilators to the Armed Forces is also a way to acknowledge the tireless efforts of law enforcement bodies and armed forces in recent months, which demand considerable risk and sacrifice.
A group of German experts also arrived on the occasion. They will stay until December in order to provide comprehensive support for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
The delivery of ventilators and medical supplies, as well as the dispatch of experts, took place within the framework of the Stella Maris C-19 micro project funded by the German Embassy and the CoronaVent Project, which is financed by the German Government and private companies.
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Published: 5/26/2020