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<p>Many bilateral and multilateral aid programmes across Africa have been redirected,
prioritising health, humanitarian, growth and trade as well as education and nutrition,
recognising that these components are vital both for the immediate response to COVID-19,
and for longer-term recovery. The UK has successfully pivoted huge amounts of programming
to support nimble and innovative responses in African countries.</p><p><br>For example,
in South Sudan, the UK is making a significant contribution to government-led efforts
to prevent and respond to cases of COVID-19, including through support for infection
prevention and control as well as water, sanitation and hygiene activities. The UK’s
flagship Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme (WISH) has been adapted in 24 countries
across Africa to ensure the continuation of lifesaving services to marginalised women
and girls despite COVID-19. Multilaterally, £20m has been provided towards the African
Union’s new COVID-19 response plan which funds and deploys health workers, clinical
equipment, and capacity building training to all 55 AU Member States. In 2020, DFID
has so far provided USD 254million to support the World Food Programme’s operations
– this includes a USD 19million contribution to The World Food Programme’s Global
Services in response to COVID-19.</p>
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