Government has swiftly come to the rescue of 300 students abroad who were caught in Covid-19 lockdown in various countries.

Minister of Finance and Economic development Joseph Mwanamvekha at a MEDF press conference on Friday Beside him is Minister of Information Mark Botomani.

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Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha said the government has provided K128 million in allowances to both government sponsored and private students who are stranded abroad due to the novel Covid-19 pandemic.

The Minister disclosed that government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would be tracking down people who went for medical attention outside the country, and are stuck there, and suffering the effects of Covid-19 so that they may be helped.

He has also revealed that an assessment is being carried out to identify patients and guardians who are stranded abroad due to Covid-19 so that they may also be supported by the government.