Singapore sends $560,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal: 'We stand in solidarity'
A humanitarian package worth around $560,000 has been handed over to Nepal, said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang on Friday (Sept 4).The package consists emergency response supplies such as medical supplies, DNA test kits and personal protective equipment, MOS Gan shared. Specialised equipment that can assist in the ongoing efforts is also included.It was put together through close collaboration with several Singapore agencies and Nepali authorities to aid in ongoing search and recover efforts, she said.This is on top of the police's deployment of officers, who are trained in disaster victim identification and aerial surveillance, to Nepal. The Singapore government has also contributed US$100,000 (S$127,000) in seed money to the Singapore Red Cross.Public fundraising for the Singapore Red Cross has since crossed the $3 million mark, Gan said.