WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - The Trump administration is considering new rules that would limit how US humanitarian aid is used to buy masks, plastic gloves and other protective medical equipment to combat the coronavirus in some of the world's neediest nations.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is considering new rules that would limit how US humanitarian aid is used to buy masks, plastic gloves and other protective medical equipment to combat the coronavirus in some of the world's neediest nations.
A draft presidential memorandum, described to The New York Times on Thursday , would allow funds to be used to buy only protective gear that is produced in the countries where it was needed. Mr Michael Klosson, vice-president for public policy and humanitarian response at Save the Children, said he had heard of the new USAID guidance but did not know if it would become policy.
Mr Andrew Phelps, Oregon's director of emergency management, said last week that it"will make a huge difference in Oregon's ability to fight this outbreak." In March, the aid agency was sending personal protective equipment from its own stockpiles to nations in need. Announcing the funding April 8, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described it as an example of"the unmatched generosity of the American people.""The United States is the undisputed leader in the provision of health and humanitarian aid, around the world," Mr Pompeo said.
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