Project ID: 97556
Sinopharm donates laboratory equipment to Bolivia in June 2021
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation (Sinopharm) [State-owned Company]
Recipient
Bolivia
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
COVID
Yes
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
In June 2021, China National Pharmaceutical Group Corporation (Sinopharm) donated laboratory equipment to the Bolivian National Institute of Health Laboratories (INLASA). The donation arrived at Jorge Wilstermann International Airport in Cochabamba on June 21, along with a purchased batch of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines. The donation was for the purpose of assisting Bolivia in its fight against COVID-19. The laboratory equipment was to be used for conducting PCR and blood analysis, although what exact equipment was donated is unclear.
Number of official sources
2
Number of total sources
5
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Bolivia National Health Laboratories Institute (INLASA) [Government Agency]