As part of its corporate social responsibility project, Dangote Cement Cameroon SA has handed over personal protection equipment (PPE) kits worth XAF100m (US$165,000) to the Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health to support healthcare workers on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
Speaking at the handover of the materials, Country Manager of Dangote Cement Cameroon SA, Abdullahi Baba, said, "These are important products for medical personnel. Dangote Cement is a corporate responsible company. Our concern here is the health of citizens."
Support materials handed over to the Ministry of Public Health include; 15,000 masks, 10,000 shoe covers, 3260l of chlorinated water, 120 thermo-flashes, 90,000 gloves, 100 sprayers and 1440 packages of food supplements.
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