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Written by: Huang Yingjin
2021-05-16 15:28
Last update date: 2021-05-16 15:28
The epidemic in India is severe. Mao Han, the former chairman of the Hong Kong Indian Association, described that the Indian medical system has collapsed. He is now raising funds for his compatriots, hoping to purchase medical supplies and send them to India.
The leader of the Liberal Party, Chung Guobin, pointed out that Indians have been in Hong Kong for more than a century and have integrated into Hong Kong society. They are also members of Hong Kong. He appealed to Hong Kong people to extend a helping hand to India based on humanitarianism and empathy.
The epidemic in India is severe. In the 24 hours as of 8 am on May 15th, there were 326,098 new confirmed cases in India (the cumulative number of confirmed cases increased to 24,372,907) and 3,890 new deaths (the cumulative number of deaths increased to 266,207).
Mao Han: The more donations, more lives can be saved
In view of this, Mao Han, the former chairman of the Hong Kong Indian Association, raised donations for his compatriots.
He described: "India's medical system has collapsed, and the epidemic is explosive." Therefore, the funds raised will mainly be used to purchase oxygen machines to save the lives of patients.
Maohan also pointed out that all donations and materials will be directly delivered to the Sikh Temple in India, so that they can be distributed to those who need help most. He also requested the central government to open some flights to India to deliver medical supplies.
The current target fund-raising amount is HK$3 million. Mao Han said: “Many people go to the hospital without oxygen, and Sikh temples are available in every city. They will use the materials for the poorest people. The more donations, the more you can do. Save more lives."
Mao Han said: "Many people go to hospitals without oxygen, and Sikh temples are available in every city. They will use the materials for the poorest people. The more donations, the more lives will be saved." (Yu Junliang Photo)
Zhong Guobin's appeal: how much help
Zhong Guobin, the leader of the Liberal Party, said that he has contacted people from all walks of life. At this stage, he has received a donation of 200,000 Hong Kong dollars from Lu Yongyi of the Safety Warehouse Co., Ltd. and 6,000 reusable masks.
Zhong Guobin said that the Indians have come to Hong Kong for more than a century and have integrated into Hong Kong society. They are also members of Hong Kong and hope that Hong Kong people can lend a hand.
He appealed: "India is severely affected by the epidemic and has a large population. Although it may not be very useful, based on humanity and empathy, I hope everyone can help."
Lu Rongyi also said that all parts of the world have been severely impacted by the epidemic. As a citizen of the world, he believes that he should help each other regardless of whether he is in trouble. He appealed to friends and citizens in the business community to extend a helping hand to India if they have the ability and resources.
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