As our country responds to the challenges of ensuring we provide critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to the heroic frontline workers at home, it is important to recognize the need to support vulnerable populations throughout the world.

As the U.S. reviews our policies and procedures, providing PPE to countries with weak and fragile health systems — where COVID-19 is spreading rapidly — is not only critical to saving lives but also preventing a rebound of the virus in the U.S.