Delegates from the China Red Cross Society (CRCS) visited some
hospitals in Beijing accommodating SARS patients on the
International Nurses Day Monday.
The headquarters of the CRCS also delivered 2.35 million yuan
(283,000 US dollars) worth of donations to the medical workers on
the front-line of combating severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS).
CRCS President Peng Peiyun commended all nurses fighting across the
nation.
Chinese medical workers are modern-day Florence Nightingales
bringing the famous nurse's spirit of humanity and dedication to
the fight against SARS, Peng said, noting that Chinese leaders
andthe people are always concerned about their health and working
conditions.
(Xinhua News Agency May 13, 2003)
