The Prime Minister of Cape Verde, José Ulisses Correia e Silva, and the Chinese Ambassador to Cape Verde, Zhang Yang, recently participated in the ceremony to hand over sovereignty of a new maternity ward at Dr. Baptista de Sousa Hospital.

In his remarks, Silva praised the cooperation between Cape Verde and China, highlighting that the project is the largest medical infrastructure initiative in Cape Verde since its independence and a major achievement in practical cooperation between the two governments. He stated that it would enhance the country’s overall medical capacity and expressed hope that the two nations would continue to deepen their strategic partnership and expand cooperation into new areas. The hospital’s director, Helena Rebelo Rodrigues, said the maternity unit would bring new hope to thousands of women and children, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s history.

Built by China Railway 14th Bureau Group Co., Ltd., the facility includes 150 beds, state-of-the-art delivery rooms, neonatal intensive care units, and obstetric operating theaters. The project also includes a two-year technical support component, during which the Chinese side will provide professional training for Cape Verdean medical staff.

(Source: Diário do Povo Online, on July 24)