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Australian Doctors for Africa recently provided a large quantity of PPE and equipment to Hargeisa Group Hospital (HGH) to further assist with the COVID-19 epidemic.

Supplies included 10,000 face masks, 27,000 pairs of gloves, 150 oxygen masks, thermometers and pulse oximeters.

“We express our appreciation to the ADFA team for this timely assistance and continuous support to HGH”, said Dr Askar, HGH Director.

Huge thanks to Taakulo Somali Community, long time and valued partner, for sourcing and arranging handover.

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