Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Wang Yu, visited Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu on February 26, highlighting China’s historical aid in health care. During the visit with Somali officials, he recognized the hospital’s significance in fostering China-Somalia relations and reiterated China’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in health care.
On February 26, H.E. Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, visited Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, which was constructed by China as part of an aid initiative during the 1970s. During the visit, he was accompanied by Dr. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Bulale, the Deputy Minister of Health and Human Services of Somalia, and Dr. Fartun Sharif Mohamed, the Director of Banadir Hospital. The trio engaged in discussions about the hospital’s history and current operations, toured various facilities including the maternal and infant wards, and the ICU center, while interacting amicably with both patients and healthcare professionals.
Ambassador Wang expressed commendation regarding Banadir Hospital’s vital role as a beacon of the enduring friendship between China and Somalia. He reiterated China’s commitment to collaborating with Somalia to achieve the results from the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit. Strengthening bilateral cooperation in medical care and public health was highlighted as an essential goal to enhance the well-being of the Somali populace.
In gratitude, Dr. Fartun and other officials expressed their appreciation for Ambassador Wang’s visit, recognizing the contributions of China in assisting the Somali people. They conveyed their desire for closer communication with China to further enhance the hospital’s operations and effectiveness in the upcoming year.
The visit of Ambassador Wang Yu to Banadir Hospital highlights the long-standing cooperation between China and Somalia, particularly in the health sector. It emphasizes the mutual commitment to advancing public health services and humanitarian support in Somalia. The warm exchanges during this visit underscore the importance of continued dialogue and partnership to improve healthcare for the Somali population.
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