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China donates ventilators and thermometers to Dominca for COVID-19 relief
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Dominica Ministry of Health, Wellness, and New Health Investments |
| Country | Dominica |
| Start Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| End Date | Jan 24, 2029 |
| Duration | 3,204 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 72210 |
Grant Description
On April 17, 2020 the Chinese Embassy in Dominica handed over a donation of medical supplies consisting of 15 non-invasive ventilators in addition to forehead scanner thermometers to Dominica to aid in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The handover ceremony was held at the China-Dominica Friendship Hospital in Roseau.
In attendance were Dominican officials Reginald Austrie, Senior Minister and Minister of Housing and Urban Development; Irving McIntyre, Minister of Health; and Kenneth Darroux, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also in attendance was Chinese Embassy Counsellor, Luo Songtao. During the handover ceremony, Dominica’s Health Minister Dr.
Irving McIntyre said non- invasive ventilators are used globally to manage mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, and can also be used to handle other diseases like asthma.
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- China donates ventilators to Dominica Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Dominica Ministry of Health, Wellness, and New Health Investments
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