On March 18, the Chinese embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe handed over a batch of hospital supplies, equipment and medicines to the São Toméan government to help make up for shortages in the national health system, at a ceremony in which the executive asked for more technological support.

“Today's donation, including basic medicines, surgical instruments and hospital equipment, may help to alleviate the shortage of medical supplies in the country. In the future, the Chinese side will deepen its cooperation with São Tomé and Príncipe, such as in the field of technical exchange and the training of health professionals,” said Xu Yingzhen, China's ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe.

The Minister of Health, Celso Matos, stressed that China has been a reliable partner and has provided support for the development of São Tomé and Príncipe's health. He hopes that China can strengthen cooperation between the two sides on the basis of existing support.

(Source: RSTP, on March 18)