PRC and Chinese in Tonga donated medical equipment to the Ministry of Health Featured
Minister for Health Dr. ‘Amelia Afuha’amango Tu’ipulotu and Chinese Ambassador to Tonga His Excellency Mr. Cao Xiaolin
19 May, 2020. The Government of China and Chinese in Tonga has donated medical equipment to the Ministry of Health this afternoon at Vaiola Hospital.
In a handover ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Tonga His Excellency Mr. Cao Xiaolin said Tonga and China are good brothers and sisters who always help take good care of each other.
He emphasized that, “As Tonga responds to the global pandemic, our hearts go out to our Tongan brothers and sisters. China reciprocates the kindness and stretch our helping hands to Tonga. We concern what our Tongan friends concern and put ourselves into your shoes. We gathered medical supplies through various channel at very short time.’’
The supplies include 100 pieces of infrared thermometers, 500 units of diagnostic kits, 2700 pieces of medical disposable protective garments, 1000 pieces of medical isolation shoe covers, 2000 pieces of disposable sterilized rubber surgical gloves, 1000 pieces of medical disposable face shields, 1500 pieces of medical protective goggles, 74700 pieces of various face masks and 260 units of hand sanitizer gels.
China also donated US$250,000 in cash in the name of China – Pacific Island Countries Joint COVID-19 Response Fund.
Minister for Health Hon Associate Professor Dr. ‘Amelia Afuha’amango Tu’ipulotu said this support is critically important in this time of global shortages and most importantly they arrive in critical time to assist Tonga’s preparedness for COVID-19.
She sincerely acknowledged the support of Chinese Enterprises and Organizations in Tonga. All of which have contributed to this donation of medical equipment. “I also wish to acknowledge your Government’s support towards us through the Pacific Joint Fund for COVID-19.”
Hon Tu’ipulotu also expressed her sincere gratitude on behalf of the Prime Minister of Tonga and the Government of Tonga to the Government and People of China for their continuous support to the Ministry of Health and the Kingdom.
She said, “You have been behind us through all this time, our partnership in dignity is a showcase of “Takanga ‘Etau Fohe” Collaboratively Rowing the Way towards Our Sustainable Challenging Future in the World.”
