Chinese Ambassador Wang Yu visited Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu on February 26, emphasizing the facility’s significance as a symbol of China-Somalia friendship. He engaged with hospital officials and patients, highlighting collaboration on healthcare initiatives. The visit reflects China’s ongoing support for Somalia’s public health policy and future cooperation measures.
On February 26, His Excellency Wang Yu, the Chinese Ambassador to Somalia, paid a visit to Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu. This hospital, established through Chinese aid in the 1970s, symbolizes the longstanding friendship between China and Somalia. During his visit, Ambassador Wang, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Health and Human Services Dr. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Bulale and Director Dr. Fartun Sharif Mohamed, received insights into the hospital’s historical and current operations.
In his tour, Ambassador Wang inspected various facilities, including the maternal and infant wards, as well as the intensive care unit (ICU), engaging warmly with both patients and hospital staff. He commended Banadir Hospital’s vital role in fostering China-Somalia relations and reiterated China’s commitment to collaborate with Somalia on initiatives stemming from the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), particularly in the areas of healthcare and public health.
Dr. Fartun and her colleagues expressed their gratitude towards Ambassador Wang for his visit, highlighting the support from China for the Somali people. They articulated their hopes for enhanced communication with the Chinese representatives to further advance the hospital’s roles and capabilities in the forthcoming year.
In summary, Ambassador Wang Yu’s visit to Banadir Hospital underscores the continuing partnership between China and Somalia. His recognition of the hospital’s importance exemplifies China’s commitment to improving health outcomes in Somalia, while local officials expressed eagerness to strengthen ties for future collaboration.
Original Source: www.mfa.gov.cn
