Dear Tamara

Many thanks for your call yesterday and discussing emergency response related to COVID-19. As I've explained Georgia implements a multisectoral response plan with all relevant agencies closely engaged. On a health care side, in addition to preventive activities we are working intensively on hospital sector preparedness. A state owned Central Hospital in Tbilisi has been fully mobilized to accept and manage patients with COVID-19 as needed. WHO recently issued the list of needed commodities for adequate prevention and case management. Based on the recommended list we've developed the list of needed items to support hospitals. Please find attached. The ministry already approached UN agencies and the World Bank office in Georgia to explore the possibilities for assistance. The Government has allocated special funding to address needs. However, since there is some shortage on needed commodities globally it will be difficult for us to quickly obtain the listed items. Therefore, we would appreciate if you could further explore any possibility for assistance from USAID side. 

Thanks for your consideration. 

With kind regards

Tamar Gabunia 

First Deputy Minister