Peruvian Health Minister Pilar Mazzetti on Thursday received a set of Walk Thru booths donated by the
Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for safe COVID-19 sample collection and testing. It is valued at US$50,000.
The high-ranking official said these are five cabins that will be distributed among the areas with the highest population concentration such as Dos de Mayo Hospital, Raul Patrucco Specialized Reference Center for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV, Jaime Zubiate and Lower Tahuantinsuyo Health Centers, as well as the Reference Laboratory belonging to the
Directorate of Integrated Health Networks in Southern Lima (DIRIS Lima Sur).
"Today we have the opportunity to continue strengthening ties with the Republic of Korea. Many years ago it was against tuberculosis, today we continue to fight against the pandemic that is attacking humanity, and being able to continue to stand together is a great opportunity," she stressed.
The Cabinet member affirmed that health personnel must maintain the personal protective equipment (PPE) protocol for hours and even in stifling places. However, these cabins rely on a technology that allows the personnel to avoid going through all security mechanisms, as they remain protected, while each patient can approach calmly —in better conditions.
"Our country has a coast, highlands, and jungle. We do not know what will happen, but this contribution helps us to
face a possible second wave. We thank the Republic of Korea for sharing, especially its development, with us. Only together will we be able to resist," she noted.
"The joint work of our countries has been strengthened over the years, and the Korean experience has confirmed that the Walk Thru equipment will help medical personnel to detect COVID-19 and other diseases such as dengue (…),” he highlighted.
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Published: 12/10/2020