The Government of the People’s Republic of China made a vital contribution of personal protective equipment including surgical masks, protective face masks, sterilized surgical gloves, medical eye covers, medical protective smocks, and face shields to assist Palestine refugees through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), today said a press release.
This donation will enable UNRWA to better safeguard Palestine refugees from COVID-19 in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria with industry-standard safety equipment, it explained.
#UNRWA The Government of the People’s Republic of China provides COVID-19 supplies and 50,000 Health Packages to help UNRWA protect Palestine refugees https://t.co/JtFwxiidND #Gaza
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This contribution from the Government of China sends a clear message of solidarity to Palestine refugees, who have been made increasingly vulnerable by the pandemic and conflict, said the UNRWA press release.
#Gaza Pediatrician: #Electricity Outages Threaten Lives of 120 #Newborn #Babies https://t.co/p0ZWpB3N6B via @PalestineChron pic.twitter.com/Otg9jXK8wX
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Expressing his appreciation for this significant donation, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said:
“This contribution from the People’s Republic of China provides a crucial layer of protection for Palestine refugees, who are fighting the spread of this pandemic within increased hardship across the region.”
#UNRWA Calls for Unimpeded Passage into #Gaza for Vital Goods https://t.co/PKRBnT6pWg via @PalestineChron pic.twitter.com/Lq0bwXTaAS
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In referencing their support to the UNRWA, Ambassador Guo Wei, Head of the Office of the People’s Republic of China to the State of Palestine, said,
“China will continue to firmly support the just cause of Palestine, support the work of UNRWA. China calls on the international community to provide more support and assistance to Palestine refugees through UNRWA.”
In addition to the subject in-kind contribution, China has already pledged $1 million to support the delivery of emergency food assistance to nearly one million abject and absolute poor Palestine refugees in Gaza.
(WAFA, PC, Social Media)
