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Chinese medical team provides technical assistance to Algeria beginning March 2020 (Linked to Record ID#94784)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Algeria |
| Country | Algeria |
| Start Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| End Date | Oct 09, 2032 |
| Duration | 4,579 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 95424 |
Grant Description
On March 27, 2020, a Chinese medical team consisting of 13 experts arrived in Algiers International Airport to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
More specifically, the team was invited by Chinese companies in Algeria and were to guide Chinese and foreign employees of Chinese-funded enterprises on epidemic prevention work. The team would also potentially communicate with medical professionals in Algeria regarding epidemic prevention. The team ended their quarantine on or about April 19, 2020, but the date on which they completed their work is unknown.
The team arrived alongside a set of medical supplies - worth USD $450,000 - donated by China State Construction Engineering Corporation. This donation is captured via Record ID#94784.
Staff Comments
1. A second medical team arrived in Algeria on May 14, 2020. This technical assistance is captured via Project ID#94807.
Sources & References
- Daily News of the Overseas Situation of the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic (21)
- China a ‘true friend’ as Algeria battles coronavirus outbreak
- China sends medical aid to Algeria to help combat COVID-19
- Chinese Health Diplomacy and the Maghreb in the COVID-19 Era
- Li Lianhe
- Ambassador to Algeria, accepts an exclusive interview with Izvestia on issues related to the fight against COVID-19 (驻阿尔及利亚大使李连和就有关抗击新冠肺炎问题接受《消息报》专访) 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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Government of Algeria
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