Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Chinese medical supplies and medics are arriving Nigeria today in response to Nigeria’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Among the items being expected are; 16-tons of test kits, ventilators, disinfection machine, disposable medical masks, N-95 masks, medicines, rubber gloves, protective gowns, goggles, face shields, infra-red thermometers and other critical care items, through a chartered flight operated by Air Peace, according the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC).
CCECC, a multi billion dollar contractor in Nigeria, is the main company behind the shipment of medical supplies and Chinese medics into Nigeria which has been generating debate.
Many public commentators, experts including medical associations in Nigeria have called on the federal government to dump the idea of bringing the Chinese experts to the country.