China provides $760,000 to South Sudan for construction of hospital

On April 5, 2011, China opened a hospital in Bentiu through a $760,000 grant to South Sudan.

The hospital combines traditional Chinese and Western medicines; it is equipped with advanced equipment including X-ray apparatus, type-B ultrasonic imager, Holter, electrocardiogram monitor, anesthesia apparatus, automatic testing apparatus, shadow less lamp, and a high frequency electrotome treatment machine.

It has 30 sickbeds and eight senior wards; each ward of department is equipped with air conditioners and electric fans. It is staffed by 15 physicians, technician and nurses. The commitment date for this project is unknown. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.