Covid-19: safety for healthcare workers in Italy.

During the health emergency, health personnel were on the front lines of the pandemic, facing enormous risks every day. To ensure that they could operate safely and continue to care for patients, we decided to support the procurement of essential personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, protective suits and goggles, to be distributed to all healthcare staff. The initiative focuses on the Italian areas most affected by the health crisis, to protect those who are working tirelessly to save lives. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers-Department of Civil Defense is the central agency in charge of coordinating civil defense operations and ensuring the country's health security during emergencies. During the pandemic, the Department played a key role in coordinating the resources needed to cope with the crisis, including the distribution of personal protective equipment to health personnel, volunteers and facilities involved in the emergency response. Thanks to our contribution, the Civil Defense Department was able to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment in all Italian regions. This support made it possible to reduce risks for those on the front lines, while better protecting the health of those who worked tirelessly to cope with the health emergency. Details Location: Italy Association: Presidency of the Council of Ministers - Department of Civil Defense Beneficiaries: Health personnel and health facilities throughout Italy Contribution: 2,000,000 euros Period: 2020

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Safety for health personnel: support in the procurement of protective equipment

Safety for health personnel: support in the procurement of protective equipment