Dili - A funding contribution of US$150,000 from the European Union, channeled through the World Health Organization is helping the World Food Programme continue its humanitarian air passenger and cargo flights in support of the COVID-19 response in Timor-Leste.
“I couldn’t be more glad that we, the European Union and WHO had a unanimous agreement to extend financial aid to WFP so that periodic flights can continue without further disruptions to the supply chain and the critical air passenger service,” said EU Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Andrew Jacobs.
“WFP’s aviation services have been crucial in the country’s overall COVID-19 response from the time it started. Like many others, WHO has benefitted from it; it has allowed us to bring in medical supplies and personnel needed for the pandemic response. We are glad that with the EU’s support, we can extend much-needed funding support to WFP,” said WHO Representative, Dr Arvind Mathur.