Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu visited Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu on February 26th, emphasizing its significance in China-Somalia relations. He toured the facilities and spoke about enhancing medical cooperation based on FOCAC initiatives. Hospital officials expressed their gratitude and aspirations for future collaboration.
On February 26th, His Excellency Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, conducted a visit to Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu. This hospital was established in the 1970s as a part of China’s humanitarian assistance to Somalia. During the visit, Ambassador Wang was accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Bulale, Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Health and Human Services, along with Dr. Fartun Sharif Mohamed, the Director of Banadir Hospital.
Ambassador Wang was provided with an overview of the hospital’s history and current operations. He toured several facilities within the hospital, including the maternal and infant wards and the Intensive Care Unit. Furthermore, he engaged in friendly discussions with both patients and healthcare professionals, showcasing his commitment to fostering positive relations.
The Ambassador praised Banadir Hospital as a vital emblem of the friendship between China and Somalia. He reiterated China’s commitment to collaborate with Somalia in actualizing the initiatives from the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), emphasizing the enhancement of bilateral cooperation in medical care and public health.
Dr. Fartun and other hospital officials expressed their gratitude towards Ambassador Wang for his visit, commending the contributions of Chinese partnerships in benefitting the Somali populace. They conveyed their hopes for sustained communication with their Chinese counterparts to further advance the hospital’s operations in the coming year.
In summary, Ambassador Wang Yu’s visit to Banadir Hospital underscores the enduring friendship between China and Somalia. The discussions highlighted the commitment to enhance medical cooperation through initiatives established at the FOCAC. The acknowledgment of the hospital’s role reflects a shared vision for improving healthcare services in Somalia.
Original Source: www.mfa.gov.cn
