ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR has received 36 doctors from China to strengthen healthcare services in hospitals across Unguja and Pemba, while promoting the exchange of medical knowledge and expertise with local professionals.
The doctors were received by the Ministry of Health after arriving to introduce themselves to ministry officials ahead of their deployment to hospitals across the islands.
Minister for Health, Mr Nassor Ahmed Mazrui said Zanzibar and China enjoy longstanding cooperation in the health sector, which continues to support efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
He expressed confidence that the visiting doctors would contribute to patient care and share their professional expertise with local health workers.
Mr Mazrui said the Chinese medical team would treat patients suffering from various illnesses while working closely with Zanzibar’s healthcare professionals.
He added that the cooperation would also provide opportunities for local practitioners to gain knowledge and experience through professional interaction and training.
The deployment of the doctors across Unguja and Pemba is expected to strengthen medical services in various fields, depending on their respective specialisations.
The minister said international partnerships remain important in improving healthcare delivery, particularly through the exchange of expertise and collaboration between visiting specialists and local medical personnel.
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He noted that working alongside the Chinese doctors would give local health workers opportunities to improve their professional skills and strengthen their capacity to provide quality services.
Speaking on behalf of the visiting team, its leader, Mr Wang Wei, said the doctors were committed to working closely with Zanzibar’s medical professionals to improve healthcare services for residents.
He reaffirmed the team’s commitment to strengthening existing cooperation between China and Zanzibar, saying the doctors would collaborate with local health workers in providing treatment to patients.
Mr Wang said the team would work with healthcare personnel to improve access to medical services for people across Unguja and Pemba.
The cooperation between Zanzibar and China provides a platform for improving healthcare services, sharing professional knowledge and expanding opportunities for patients to receive treatment in local hospitals.
The arrival of the 36 doctors is expected to support these efforts by adding medical personnel to the islands’ healthcare system while promoting skills transfer and professional development.
The collaboration also aims to strengthen the capacity of local medical professionals through practical engagement with their Chinese counterparts.
The Ministry of Health’s engagement with the visiting team marks the start of their cooperation with local health institutions as they prepare to serve patients across the islands.