China medical team in Rwanda donates medical supplies to Kibungo Hospital

By Africa China Review team

Dr. Gahima John, Director General Kibungo Hospital (middle) receiving medical supplies donated by China 21^st medical team in Rwanda. Photo: (Africa China Review Aug.12, 2021)

On Thursday August 12, the China 21^st medical team in Rwanda donated various medical equipment and drugs to Kibungo referral hospital in Ngoma-Eastern Province. The ceremony was attended by Kibungo medical staff led by Dr. Gahima John, the Director General of Kibungo hospital and China medical team led by Dr. Wu Yao.  

China medical partnership with Kibungo hospital started way back in 1982 and Chinese doctors work hand in hand with their Rwandan counterparts to provide health care services to hundreds of patients from Ngoma and other distant districts in Eastern Province.

Medical supplies. Photo: (Africa China Review: Aug.12, 2021)

“The materials received will help us to provide the needed healthcare services to our patients without transferring them to Kigali. The China medical supplies support help to bring medical services near to the citizens,” said Dr.  Gahima the Director General of Kibungo hospital, 

Rwanda partnership with China in the medical field is intended to deliver efficient and effective healthcare for all. “Rwanda needs to partner with even many other countries as we learn a lot from each other, that is what we want as Rwandans in order to continue improving healthcare delivery among our people,” said Dr. Gahima.

The China medical teams and Rwandan health professionals learn from each other and improve their knowledge so that they can offer high quality services to the patients.  “The cooperation between China and Rwanda is very important for the benefit of the two countries. For Kibungo hospital in particular, the partnership helps Rwandans and our district of Ngoma and other parts of Eastern Province in particular.” The Director General Dr. Gasana John stressed.  

Dr. Yang Wen Hui-Gynecologist- obstetrics examining a pregnant mother at Kibungo Hospital. Dr. Yang is also the leader of the China medical team at Kibungo hospital.  Photo: (Africa China Review: Aug.12, 2021)

As China and Rwanda prepare to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, partnership in the medical field is one of the strong areas where the two countries have worked together to improve the well-being of the Rwandan people. Rwanda aspires to build its health system to international standards and China has been a reliable partner in this journey.

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