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<p>The UK is helping to lead the global response to COVID-19. We are using UK aid
to its full effect to counter the health, humanitarian, and economic risks and impact
of this pandemic in the developing world. We are working hard to ensure that our help
reaches those most in need through close collaboration with our partners. The UK has,
to date, pledged £744 million of UK aid to help end this pandemic as quickly as possible.</p><p>Our
funding is supporting a range of initiatives and partners to ensure that it can reach
those who need it the most. This includes £75 million for the World Health Organisation
(WHO) to help lead the international efforts to stop the spread of this virus and
help access critical medical supplies, £55 million to International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement appeals to provide medical supplies and equipment to hospitals
and clinics, build quarantine areas and disinfection facilities and a range of support
to NGOs.</p><p>The WHO and UNICEF are working with governments to identify requirements
and ensure that supplies reach those in need, including the critical medical equipment
for oxygen therapy.</p>
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