Chinese Government donates equipment for combatting avian flu worth NGN 70 million
Commitment amount
$ 1001939.2659146748
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 1001939.27
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Nigeria
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Description
In November 2007, China donated over NGN 70 million worth of equipment for controlling and fighting the avian flu to Nigeria's agriculture and water resource departments. The equipment was received by Dr. Abba Ruma, Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources. The equipment includes biological sitting cabinets, temperature freezers, an incinerator, and disinfectant equipment. The gesture marked the second instance China has offered medical assistance to Nigeria this month. At the beginning of November, the Chinese government donated 529,000 doses of anti-malaria drugs in various forms to the Nigerian health administration.
Number of official sources
1
Number of total sources
3
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Nigeria [Government Agency]