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One million face masks to be distributed across Africa

The cargo includes one million face masks and personal protective equipment. [Courtesy]

The first United Nations ‘Solidarity Flight’ departed Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday carrying medical supplies to be distributed across Africa. 

The cargo (above), transported by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) includes one million face masks, gloves, goggles, gowns, masks, medical aprons and thermometers and ventilators.

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