Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 7, 2021 (SKNIS): On Friday, August 6, 2021, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) donated 20 A brand new oxygen concentrator for the government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Hon was present at the handover ceremony. Mark Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett, Director of Health and Medical Department of Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson.
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), we donated 20 oxygen generators made in Taiwan. These machines look like ordinary machines, but they are life-saving machines for patients in hospital beds. I hope this donation will never be used. In hospitals, this means that no patients will need to use these machines. Saint Kitts and Nevis has been a world leader in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and is now one of the safest countries in the world. However, Some new variants of COVID-19 are still ravaging the world; it is necessary to improve the capacity of hospitals to prevent a new wave of attacks on the Federation.” Ambassador Lin said.
Accepting donations on behalf of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Hon. Foreign Minister and Nevis Prime Minister Mark Brantley also expressed his gratitude for the donation and pointed out the strong relationship between Taiwan and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
“Over the years, Taiwan has proven that it is not only our friend, but also our best friend. In this pandemic, Taiwan has always been with us, and we must bring it into the background because Taiwan is in the COVID-19 It also has its own problems. Although countries like Taiwan have their own concerns in their own countries, they have been able to help other countries. Today, we have received a generous donation of 20 oxygen concentrators… This equipment strengthens our presence The health care system of Saint Kitts and Nevis,” said Minister Brantley.
“The Ministry of Health is very pleased to receive the oxygen generator donated by the Taiwan Ambassador. As we continue to fight COVID-19, these concentrators will be used. As you know, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, and the equipment will It is used for patients who have an extreme reaction to COVID-19 and may need help. In addition to COVID-19, there are many other respiratory diseases that also require the use of oxygen concentrators. Therefore, these 20 devices will be used in the JNF General Hospital in Nevis and The Alexandra Hospital is being used very well,” said the minister, Byron Nisbet.
Dr. Cameron Wilkinson also expressed gratitude to the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its donation and emphasized the importance of using these devices in the local healthcare system.
“We must first understand that the oxygen concentration in the air we breathe is 21%. Some people are sick and the concentration in the air is not enough to meet their oxygen needs. Normally, we have to bring large cylinders from oxygen-concentrating factories. ; Now, these concentrators can be simply inserted into the bedside to concentrate oxygen, supplying these people with up to 5 liters of oxygen per minute. Therefore, for people with COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases, this is a move towards An important step in the right direction,” said Dr. Wilkinson.
As of August 5, 2021, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has recorded that more than 60% of the adult population is fully vaccinated against the deadly COVID-19 virus. Encourage those who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated as soon as possible to join the fight against COVID-19.
Post time: Aug-09-2021