Germany has given 28.1 million euro (about K24 billion) to Malawi, in support towards the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

A statement released by the Germany Embassy in Lilongwe said the financial cooperation agreement was signed on Friday between the Malawi Government represented by Minister of Finance Felix Mlusu and Germany Ambassador Jürgen Borsch. The development has taken place not long after Malawi collectively received K8bn support in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, contributed by the European Union (EU), K6.2 billion and the Japanese Government (K2 billion).  

Borsch attributed the support to Germany’s determination to support the new Malawian Government in implementing its envisaged reform agenda. The statement has also outlined that additional money will be provided for health, social protection and private sector development and as part of the 186 million euro (about K159 billion) which is currently being implemented in ongoing programs. As of 12:58 today, coronavirus cases in the country are at 3640 confirmed cases, 1639 recoveries and 99 deaths.