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China Taps India for Masks, Exporters Unsure

New Delhi: Indian exporters have received at least 15 enquiries in the last week from China and Hong Kong including the Wuhan province — the epicentre of...

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

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  • coronavirus
  • surgical masks
  • mask manufacturing
  • mask export
  • professional education
  • Healthcare Supply Chains
  • india china trade
  • dentistry
  • ppe
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New Delhi: Indian exporters have received at least 15 enquiries in the last week from China and Hong Kong including the Wuhan province — the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak — to export surgical masks. Exporters said there is a need for around two million masks and the Indian mission in Hong Kong has sought a list of manufacturers in India who can provide these masks.
“In the last one week, there have been many inquiries, at least 15-20 from many provinces in China including Chengdu,” said Ajay Sahai, director general, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). “We will give them the list of manufacturers of N-95 and other masks,” said Udaya Bhaskar, Director General, Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council.
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Dr. Rockson Samuel

Dr. Rockson Samuel

Founder & Chief Dentist · Indira Dental Clinic; DentalReach

Dr. Rockson Samuel is a dental surgeon, healthcare content strategist, and Founder and Chief Dentist of Indira Dental Clinic in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. He provides comprehensive general and family dental care with professional interests in endodontics, implant dentistry, clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry, preventive care and patient education. A graduate of K.G.F. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, he also has formal training in management and digital marketing. As Community Leader at DentalReach, he contributes to dental publishing, professional education, international media partnerships and the development of evidence-informed resources for dentists.