China News Agency, Johannesburg, April 5 (Reporter Wang Xi) The "South Africa Solidarity Fund" set up to combat the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic disclosed on the 5th that as of now, 2 billion rand (about RMB) 800 million yuan) donations, these funds will be used specifically for the prevention and treatment of new coronary pneumonia.
On March 23, South African President Ramaphosa announced that the nationwide "blockade order" will be implemented from 0:00 on March 27, and a "South African Solidarity Fund" will be set up specifically. The fund aims to advocate donations from businesses, institutions, individuals and members of the international community to fight the outbreak of new pneumonia in South Africa.
The chairman of the fund, Gloria Serobe, said that although the current economic situation and prospects in South Africa are disturbing, since the establishment of the "South Africa Solidarity Fund", a large number of enterprises and individuals have received Donate. So far, more than 3,000 people (times) have received donations, and the amount of donations has reached 2 billion rand.
Cerro Bay said that the current achievements of the "South African Solidarity Fund" are exciting and make the South African people hope to win this battle against the epidemic. She added that the current funds received by the "South African Solidarity Fund" have been used to purchase materials to fight the epidemic. For example, 5 million medical masks have been purchased before. These masks will arrive at medical institutions throughout South Africa one after another to protect frontline medical workers.
Cerro Bay also disclosed that the remaining funds will be mainly used in three areas, namely, to respond to the needs of various medical institutions in South Africa, provide humanitarian assistance to poor communities or individuals, and assist the government to mobilize the people to cooperate with epidemic prevention operations. "The 'South African Solidarity Fund' will be guided by the President's order to exert social effectiveness in the most influential way and continue to work closely with the government, civil society members and businesses." (End)