Russia to allocate $1mln to Tajikistan to combat diphtheria

In 2012 Russia will allocate $1mln to Tajikistan to combat diphtheria, Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

Related decision was made by the Russian Government. The funds will be allocated from the federal budget to UNICEF.

“The move confirms Russia’s willingness to provide assistance to Tajikistan to deal with its social problems,” Russian Foreign Ministry said.