The Chinese government recently delivered a batch of medical supplies, including surgical instruments and consumables, to Agostinho Neto Hospital in Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, to help strengthen its capacity to provide health services.

“The friendship that unites us has always been demonstrated through concrete acts of solidarity, such as what we are witnessing today,” said Cape Verdean Minister of Health Jorge Figueiredo, expressing gratitude for what he called a “noble gesture” of Chinese cooperation. He recalled that since Cape Verde's independence, China has been a “key partner” in the health sector, sending medical teams and training local personnel.

“The support provided to Agostinho Neto Hospital and the maternity ward of Baptista Sousa Hospital, the Chinese medical teams sent, and the donations of medical supplies demonstrate the continued expansion of health cooperation and friendly exchanges between the two countries,” said Chinese Ambassador to Cape Verde Zhang Yang.

(Source: XINHUA Portuguese, on September 21)