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Chinese Government dispatches 13th medical team to Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital and Princess Marina Hospital
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Botswana |
| Country | Botswana |
| Start Date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| End Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Duration | 5,309 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 34927 |
Grant Description
The Chinese Government has been sending medical teams to Botswana since 1981. Fujian Province has been responsible for sending the teams.
On October 28, 2011, the Chinese Government and the Government of Botswana signed a protocol agreement, officially dispatching the 13th medical team to Botswana.
The 13th medical team consisted of 46 members (including medical professionals and support staff) who were stationed at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in the city of Francistown and Princess Marina Hospital in the city of Gaborone.
The team, which included anaesthetists, urologists, obstetricians, gynaecologists, acupuncturists, completed its term of service between March 4, 2012 and January 22, 2015. The current team also reportedly committed to donate approximately P140,000 worth of medical equipment.
Sources & References
- 福建第13批援助博茨瓦纳医疗队启程 涉及14专业, http://bw.china-embassy.org/eng/xwdt/t872819.htm
- Chinese Health Care Experts Bid Farewell, http://www.dailynews.gov.bw/cgi-bin/news.cgi?d=20120509&i=China_benefits_Botswana
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