Ukraine receives COVID-19 medical supplies from Chinese community

The Ukrainian Health Ministry on Monday received a batch of medical supplies donated by the Chinese community in Ukraine to fight the COVID-19.

The humanitarian aid included medical masks, N95 respirators, protective glasses, suits, gloves, as well as 200 sets of testing reagents and 150 bottles of antiseptics. The cargo will be distributed among healthcare institutions, higher education institutions, and regional state administrations.

"The Chinese side not only carries out the transfer of humanitarian aid, but we also have online meetings to exchange experiences on countering the virus since China has demonstrated a clear and very good approach," Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Health Igor Ivashchenko said during the donation ceremony, expressing gratitude to China for providing active assistance.

The collection of donations was organized immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in Ukraine, said Li Xuegang, head of the non-profit organization Diaspora Chinese In Ukraine, adding that several hundred Chinese people have joined this initiative.

"These medical supplies embody the deep feelings that ethnic Chinese and Chinese immigrants living in this country have cherished for Ukraine," said Li. "We hope that these medical items will help Ukraine effectively fight the spread of the virus."

China has repeatedly provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine to combat COVID-19. The largest batch, with a volume exceeding 125 cubic meters, was transferred to the Ukrainian side at the end of June.