A high-level Maldivian health delegation has arrived in China’s Sichuan province for a five-day official visit aimed at expanding bilateral healthcare cooperation.
As per an official statement on social media by the Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, the delegation is led by the Minister of State for Health, Family and Welfare, Mohamed Mahir, and comprises officials and professionals from key sector bodies and major institutions, including the Ministry of Health, Family and Welfare, the Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC), the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council (MNMC), Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Hulhumalé Hospital, and the Maldives National University (MNU).
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Ambassador Kong detailed that, during the 5-day stay, the Maldivian representatives will tour prominent Sichuan hospitals, medical universities, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, alongside holding formal discussions with relevant Chinese government departments.
The Chinese Ambassador welcomed the delegation’s arrival and highlighted the potential outcomes of the visit.
“I hope all delegation members will take this Sichuan visit as an opportunity to strengthen communication and exchanges with relevant Sichuan departments and health institutions,” Ambassador Kong stated.
He further noted that the visit provides an avenue to “deepen understanding of China’s experience and practices in medical services, talent cultivation, capacity building, medicines and medical equipment, and actively explore multi-level, all-round and sustainable cooperation pathways.”
