Chinese Companies in Zimbabwe Pay for Major Renovation of Harare’s Main COVID-19 Care Center

Workers at Harare’s central medical center, Wilkins Hospital, are putting the final touches on a major renovation project that was funded by Chinese companies operating in Zimbabwe.

It’s not immediately clear which companies were involved in the half-million-dollar upgrade of the hospital and whether the Chinese embassy was involved in the project. Regardless, the initiative provides yet another talking point for Chinese officials in Zimbabwe and elsewhere about how they’re providing critical support in the battle against COVID-19.

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