The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has clarified the “mission” of the Chinese medical team who came to the country few weeks ago.
In a statement released today, the construction company said that the medical team’s assignment in Nigeria excludes treating Coronavirus patients and they have not at any instance treated any Nigerian.
CCECC stated further that though the team has helped in putting isolation centres in place and provision of support to members of staff of CCECC on protection against COVID-19, the team is also willing and ready to discuss their experiences in combating COVID-19 in China with health officials in Nigeria.
The statement reads: “After a 14-day quarantine and necessary tests, the medical team has been carrying out its assigned mission.
“The medical personnel are in Nigeria at the instance of CCECC Nigeria and they have been at all times under the care and accommodation of CCECC
“During their stay in Nigeria, they have complied with all known immigration and health protocols.
“It is important to reiterate that the mandate of the team, as mutually agreed with all stakeholders, does not cover treatment of COVID-19 cases. The team is therefore not treating any COVID-19 cases. In dealing with both the CCECC and the Nigerian health officials, the team only play an advisory role.
“They would continue to engage with CCECC management and staff will always be willing to engage with Nigerian health officials and other stakeholders whenever and wherever it is necessary to do so.”
