When Li Ya, a Chinese volunteer based in Spain, noticed overwhelmed local hospitals during the pandemic, she didn’t just scroll past the headlines—she built a bridge. Alongside friends, Li launched a grassroots platform connecting experienced Chinese doctors with global healthcare workers battling COVID-19.
It started when Spanish doctors asked Li for insights into China’s containment strategies. Soon, weekly Zoom calls turned into a lifeline: Chinese physicians shared practical tips on PPE usage, patient triage, and ICU management, translated in real-time by volunteers.
“We’re not politicians—we’re just humans helping humans,” Li told NewspaperAmigo. The initiative has since expanded to 15+ countries, proving that collaboration beats chaos. From Milan to Manila, frontline workers now swap strategies faster than viral memes.
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Chinese volunteers link COVID-19 doctors worldwide in new platform
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