WHO appreciates measures taken in Azerbaijan against coronavirus

Azerbaijan is stepping up preparatory measures to combat COVID-19, the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe reported.

"A team of WHO experts is currently in Azerbaijan, working with the national response committee to develop a 3–6-month national preparedness and response plan for COVID-19,".

During the 5-day mission on 9–13 March, the team is coordinating with the Ministry of Health and the Agency for Health Care Management (TABIB), and visiting national and regional hospitals, Food Safety Agency laboratories, the Azerbaijan Medical University and points of entry, the WHO informs.

To date, Azerbaijan has confirmed a small number of imported cases of COVID-19. The country shares a border with Iran, which confirmed many instances of COVID-19.

‘The Government of Azerbaijan is contributing to global efforts to address COVID-19, coordinating with neighboring countries, and has pledged US$ 5 million to WHO’s strategic preparedness and response plan,’ the organization highlighted.