The People’s Republic of China, through its Medical Brigade in Guyana, on Tuesday donated a quantity of medical supplies to bolster the local healthcare system.
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony receives the donation from the Chinese Government
Among the items sent are equipment, surgical instruments and COVID-19 testing materials, totalling US$100,000.
Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, Chen Xilai, who was at the handing over ceremony, stated that “The Chinese Government is a people-centric government. We are taking care of the lives of every person. That is what we have said and that is what we have been doing for many decades. Our goal is always that we should not left any country behind in fighting against COVID-19 or in the process of national development.”
Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony, on the other hand, stated that apart from human resources that have been sent to Guyana from China, the country also prioritises other necessary medical resources to improve patient care.
“Since 1993, we have had this close partnership where doctors from China would come to Guyana on a yearly basis and would work with teams here to improve healthcare. One of the legacies of those visits is not only working with patients but in the areas where they have worked, they would identify special needs and when possible, help us to source that equipment.”
He positioned that both countries share a bilateral relationship that extends beyond the health sector.
“We have a longstanding relationship and over the years, persons who have migrated, come here and work would help us to develop this country. Now, we have a strong relationship with China to make sure that we develop in mutually beneficial ways.”
Over the past years, the brigade has managed to complete a significant number of procedures across the various institutions. As they prepare to return home, another batch will soon take up residence in Guyana.
