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Pakistan-China relation once again proved test of time during coronavirus
April 14, 2020

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China relationship has proved test of time once again during critical timings at a time when world is facing COVID-19 challenges.

Beijing not only looked after Pakistani students in Wuhan but also provided necessary medical assistance on emergency basis for containment of COVID-19.

A team of Chinese health experts visited Pakistan to share their experiences of recently fighting COVID-19 in China.

The team met doctors, government and health officials in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar.

China provided  critical medical supplies including 5,29,924 N-95 Masks, 33,744 Protective suits, 10,000 testing kits, 15,58,379 medical masks, 36 ventilators, 180 thermometer, 100 thermal scanners, 24,900 gloves, 59,376 googles, 10,000 liters sanitizers and 1,442 kilogram non-woven fabric for making protective suits.

Besides, medical supplies were sent to Gilgit-Baltistan, including five ventilators, 200,000 face mask, 2,000 N-95 masks, 2,000 testing kits, 2,000 protective suits.

 

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