{"id":4188,"date":"2022-09-27T22:21:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T17:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2022-09-27T22:21:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T17:21:22","slug":"adb-extends-usd10mn-grant-to-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=4188","title":{"rendered":"ADB extends USD10mn grant to Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asian Development Bank (ADB) extends USD10 million to Maldives government.<\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Finance confirms the aid will be concentrated on Covid-19 vaccine procurement, logistical aspects of the vaccine and administrative expenses tied to it. ADB while extending its grant, acknowledged strides made by Maldives government in combatting the viral pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The global financial institute ensures its support towards establishing cold storage for Covid-19 vaccine. ADB will further assist in delivery and monitoring of the vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>The aid will benefit state efforts in enhancing healthcare and medical sector in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Additional components under the aid include establishment of a central storage facility run on renewable energy. The facility will store vaccine vials, medical and laboratory equipment.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure seamless logistics of vaccine delivery, government will acquire 7 speedboats, 2 refrigerated lorries and 2 vans.<\/p>\n<p>Statistics indicate Maldives government spent MVR4.1 billion on Covid-19 combat efforts in cumulative terms. Out of the total, state spent MVR943.8 million on Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asian Development Bank (ADB) extends USD10 million to Maldives government. Ministry of Finance confirms the aid will be concentrated on Covid-19 vaccine procurement, logistical aspects of the vaccine and administrative expenses tied to it. 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