China donates $110,000 USD worth of medical equipment to Barbados in June 2021
Commitment amount
$ 110000.0
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 110000.0
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Barbados
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
COVID
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On June 7, 2021, the Chinese Ambassador to Barbados, Yan Xiusheng, organized the delivery of medical equipment to the government of Barbados and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This donation consisted of approximately $110,000 USD worth of equipment. The event also featured the Ambassador introducing the fifth Chinese medical team to be sent to Barbados (project #97700). The Barbados Minister of Health, Mr. Bostick was in attendance as well as the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Chairman of the Board of Directors. China has donated 9 batches of medical supplies to the island nation in order to assist with Covid-19 relief. Medical teams have also been provided by China, the latest arrival being the fifth China has sent.
Number of official sources
2
Number of total sources
2
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness [Government Agency]
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) (Barbados) [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Chinese Embassy [Government Agency]