Chinese medical team contributes to S Sudan's health sector: minister

"In addition to provision of medicines for our patients which is free of charge, we thank the team for the great job they have done here in Juba Teaching Hospital and we will work with this new team to establish a center for treating cervical cancer," Yor said.

Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan He Xiangdong said health sector is among the top priorities of the Chinese assistance to South Sudan and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The envoy added that China would continue to support South Sudan by funding health projects, capacity building and knowledge exchange through sending medical teams to help the African nation address the Challenges facing its health sector.

"In addition to the provision of anti malarial drugs every year, China has assisted South Sudan with The construction of Kiir Mayradit in Rumbek, cash donations to eradicate cholera and training of medical personnel in China," He said.

"I also wish early resumption of complete peace and stability of the republic of South Sudan," the envoy added.

Early this year, China and South Sudan agreed to boost cooperation in the health sector by enhancing knowledge sharing, capacity building, and hospital to hospital collaboration.

The pacts will also seek to modernize the health facilities in South Sudan, hospital to hospital collaboration and allow Chinese health specialists to set up experimental operations and management units in the East African nation.