By Neo Kolane
FNB Lesotho today handed over 13 hand washing stations to the ministry of health worth M80, 000, in support of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
FNB head of marketing and communications, ‘Masakoana Marabekei said as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a global health risk, people are encouraged to heed basic health and safety guidelines which include washing hands and wearing a mask.
Marakabei added that as part of these efforts, the wash stations will continuously remind the public to wash hands regularly and to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols.
FNB Lesotho CEO, Delekazi Mokebe said the bank is proud to assist the MoH in the fight against COVID-19.
“We believe that together as a nation we can minimize the spread of this pandemic if we follow the World Health Organization’s guidelines. We fully support the efforts of the MoH in protecting lives against COVID-19,” Mokebe said.
For his part, the minister of health, Semano Sekatle recalled that the Prime Minister made a plea to businesses to contribute the fight against COVID-19.
Sekatle expressed gratitude for the equipment which he described as a ‘brilliant innovation’.
