Tan Desai says list of Chinese suppliers has been agreed to export medical supplies to WHO

(Combating new crown pneumonia) Tan Desai says he has agreed on a list of Chinese suppliers to export medical supplies to WHO

China News Agency, Brussels, March 19th, Geneva: WHO Director General Tan Desai said on the 19th that he has agreed on a list of Chinese suppliers to export medical supplies to WHO, and is now finalizing specific arrangements.

Data map: Tan Desai, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Photo by China Press Agency Peng Dawei

Tandersee made the above statement at the outbreak briefing of the Permanent Mission to Geneva that day. He said WHO is setting specifications, coordinating shipments, replenishing stocks, and sending personal protective equipment to those who need it most.

Tan Desai said that WHO has shipped personal protective equipment to 68 countries and 1.5 million diagnostic kits to 120 countries; the long-term goal is to establish a stable channel to ensure continuous supply of medical supplies.

With regard to the development of the epidemic, Tan Desai said that so far more than 200,000 confirmed cases worldwide have killed more than 8,000 people, but "China has reported no new indigenous cases for the first time, which is an amazing achievement."

He emphasized that 89% of WHO member countries now have laboratory testing capabilities, but only half of them have a new coronary pneumonia clinical referral system, and recent conditions have shown that once medical institutions are overwhelmed, the entire system, especially It is extremely important that the diagnostic system is prepared.

With regard to funding, Tan Desai reported that the WHO Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan has raised nearly $ 675 million and nearly completed its fundraising goals. The New Crown Pneumonia Solidarity Response Fund launched on March 13 has raised $ 45 million, but with the The outbreak has spread to more countries, and WHO is revising plans to raise more funds. He urged Member States to support the expedited establishment of the WHO Fund and unlock the potential of WHO funding. (Finish)