Chinese Government Donates $250,000 USD to Tongan Ministry of Health for Coronavirus Response (linked to Record ID#90150)

$250K USD

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Tonga Ministry of Health
Country	Tonga
Start Date	May 19, 2020
End Date	Nov 27, 2032
Duration	4,575 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`93605`

Grant Description

On May 19th, 2020, according to a press release from the Tongan government, the Chinese government donated $250,000 USD to the Tongan Ministry of Health for COVID-19 response. The donation was in the name of the China – Pacific Island Countries Joint COVID-19 Response Fund. The donation was presented by Chinese Ambassador Cao Xiaolin, to Tongan Minister for Health Dr.

Amelia Afuha’amango Tu’ipulotu, at Vaiola Hospital in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga.

📚 Sources & References

Tongan Government Press Release
Speech by Chinese Ambassador to Tonga Cao Xiaolin
China donates medical supplies
PRC and Chinese in Tonga donated medical equipment to the Ministry of Health
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