This contribution concerns "the funding of targeted interventions aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 and mitigating the impact of the epidemic," the source pointed out in a release, adding that it will help increasing communication on the virus, purchasing necessary supplies, training partners and preparing for the students' return to schools.

This partnership, announced by the Japanese Embassy in Morocco and the UNICEF office in the Kingdom, concerns a funding of 573,804 US dollars and will make it possible to carry out a series of interventions in order to reduce the spread of Covid -19 through several actions, incuding the implementation of a communication on risks and community engagement.

This communication will target at least 10 million people, including children and women, and particularly the most vulnerable populations, while the second component of this funding relates to the supply of medical, prevention and hygiene equipment which will benefit 30,000 vulnerable people.

"In addition to personal protective equipment for health professionals who will also benefit from training sessions in infection prevention and control, a scientific approach and a solution designed to prevent infection to patients and professionals," the source added.

The capacity building component will also be enriched by training staff partners in the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

"Finally, and anticipating the return to school of students at the next school year, this funding will enable the regions covered by the cooperation program between the Department of National Education and Unicef ​​to set up dedicated protocols in 42 schools, in order to build up schools without risk and equipped for the prevention against Covid-19", the release said.