ISLAMABAD: Another team of Chinese doctors carrying medical aid has arrived in the federal capital today.
Joint Chief of Staff Committee Chairperson General Nadeem Raza received the doctor’s team upon their arrival at the Islamabad International Airport. The doctors will stay in the country for the next two months.
The team has expertise in dealing with patients affected by the novel coronavirus. They will also analyse Pakistan’s medical services and will advise doctors and paramedic staff working on the front line.
Last month, a team of eight Chinese doctors reached Pakistan. During the stay, the team shared its expertise to help Pakistan fighting the pandemic.
The team met various government officials and visited various areas. A Chinese team during their stay also met doctors in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, Lahore.
According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the team provided timely and valuable assistance during the time to deal with the COVID-19 challenges.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, China has been providing medical supplies to the country including N-95 masks, protective suits, testing kits, medical masks, ventilators, thermometers, thermal scanners, gloves, goggles, litres of sanitizers and non-woven fabric for making protective suits.
Moreover, Turkey also facilitated Pakistan by donating protective gear in efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. The protective equipment includes 20,000 N-95 masks and 18,500 protective gowns.
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