Jordan received Thursday a shipment of 500,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by China.
The initiative reflects the robustness of the historical and strategic partnership between Jordan and China in all fields, especially health care, said Firas Hawari, Minister of Health during a ceremony at the Sports City’s vaccination center, in the presence of the Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong.
This donation, he added, will support the national immunization campaign, which targets citizens, residents and refugees, thanking the Chinese envoy for his government’s generous donation and support to Jordan in various fields, most notably the fight against coronavirus.
The Chinese Ambassador said that Jordan and China’s collaboration in tackling the pandemic reflects the profound friendship between the two countries, and has boosted confidence and resolve in defeating the virus. “The vaccination center where we are is miniature of our joint efforts in fighting the pandemic,” he pointed out.
He highlighted that Jordan played an active role in in the clinical trial of the Sinopharm vaccine and was among the first countries to grant approval for its emergency use.
Many Jordanians took Sinopharm jabs, he said, calling it a “vote of confidence for Chinese vaccines.” He also lauded the Jordanian government’s efforts to curb the spread of the virus.
Under the personal guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah II, and with concerted efforts of all quarters of society, Jordan has made encouraging achievement in containing the pandemic, the envoy pointed out. “A very important aspect is the national campaign of vaccination, which builds an immune barrier and protects people’s health and safety,” he added.
He also indicated that the epidemiological situation in Jordan is under control and the economic recovery is on track and the society is retuning to normalcy.
“I would like to express, on behalf of the Chinese Government, our heartfelt thanks to the Government of Jordan, especially the Ministry of Health, for facilitating inoculation of Chinese nationals and students in Jordan and treating those who contracted COVID-19,” he noted.
Source: Jordan New Agency