Chinese government to contribute 20 million USD to WHO for supporting developing countries’ response to COVID-19

China will contribute 20 million USD to the WHO in support of its global efforts in
combating the COVID-19 epidemic and helping developing countries improve their
response capacities and strengthen public health systems, Ambassador Chen Xu,
Permanent Representative of China to the UN Office at Geneva and other
International Organizations in Switzerland said on Saturday.
Ambassador Chen says, due to the decisive and effective measures taken by the
Chinese government and Chinese people to fight against the COVID-19, the epidemic
prevention and control in China is achieving steady progress and positive
development. China’s efforts not only protect the lives and health of its people, but
also make an important contribution to the global public health security. China is
willing to participate in international cooperation in COVID-19 prevention and
control with concrete actions, to support the WHO’s professional and coordination
role, and to help developing countries with vulnerable public health systems
effectively respond to the epidemic. Viruses respect no borders. In the spirit of
solidarity, China will continue to work with the WHO and all parties to fight against
the epidemic.
Dr Tedros expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Chinese government for its
generosity by extending a helping hand to other developing countries at the critical
moment of the global epidemic response, while overcoming its own difficulties. The
WHO will continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to promote
continuous substantial progress in international epidemic prevention and control
efforts.