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Chinese government provides Covid supplies to Timor-Leste in April 2020

$719.2K USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Timor-Leste
Country	Timor-Leste
Start Date	Apr 28, 2020
End Date	Apr 23, 2031
Duration	4,012 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`90821`

Grant Description

On April 28, 2020, the Chinese Embassy delivered a batch of medical supplies to the Government of Timor-Leste.

The donated supplies included 42,000 masks, 40,000 KN95 masks, 4,400 protective suits, 4,440 visors, 4,400 shoe covers, 5,000 medical gloves, 80 thermometers and 90 portable ventilators. The monetary value of this donation is unknown. A handover ceremony was held for the donation at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.

The Timorese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and China’s Ambassador in Timor-Leste attended the ceremony.

📋 Staff Comments

AidData has estimated the transaction amount for this donation based on price catalogues from the World Health Organization (WHO). Please see the TUFF Methodology for additional details.

📚 Sources & References

Timor-Leste receives equipment and medical supplies to fight COVID-19
On April 28, 2020, the second batch of medical supplies to Timor-Leste donated by China arrived at Dili Airport
Signed article on fighting against COVID-19 by H.E. Dr. Xiao Jianguo
Chinese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, published on Suara Timor Lorosae
Covid-19: the world sends support to timor to tackle virus 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.