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Pakistan, China set a new example of co-operation against Corona globally

Pakistan, China set a new example of co-operation against Corona globally
April 17, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Pakistan, China relationship has proved test of time once again and set a new example of co-operation during critical timings against coronavirus (COVID-19) globally. According to the National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC), China not only looked after Pakistani students in Wuhan but also provided necessary medical assistance on emergency basis for containment of coronavirus. China provided critical medical supplies including 529924 N95 Masks, 33744 Protective suits/cover all, testing kits 10000, 1558379 medical masks, 36 ventilators, 180 thermometer, 100 thermal scanners, 24900 gloves, 59376 goggles, 10000 litres sanitizers and 1442 kg non-woven fabric for making protective suits. It is pertinent to mention here that a team of Chinese experts (Doctors) visited Pakistan to share their experiences of recently fighting covid19 in China. The team met doctors, government and health officials in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Karachi, Lahore. The team was on a two weeks long visit to Pakistan and provided timely and valuable assistance during this time to deal, overcome and mitigate COVID19 challenges. However, Chinese doctors’ team will leave for China today after sharing their expertise and meeting various Govt officials and visiting various areas to help Pakistan fighting pandemic. Pakistan, China relationship has proved test of time once again during critical timings once world was facing Covid-19 challenges. For Gilgit-Baltistan, special effort was made and medical supplies sent to GB at Khunjrab included 5 ventilators, 200000 face mask, 2000 N95 masks, 2000 testing kits, 2000 protective suits. Pakistan Army helicopters were flown to get these to various parts of GB.