Chinese Government dispatches 15th medical team to Praia Central Hospital

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Cabo Verde
Country	Cabo Verde
Start Date	Mar 27, 2012
End Date	May 31, 2030
Duration	6,639 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`34936`

Grant Description

In 1984, Heilongjiang Province began sending medical teams to Cape Verde every two years.

Then, in 1998, Sichuan Province rather than Heilongjiang Province began sending medical teams to Cape Verde ever two years.

On March 27, 2012, the Chinese Government and the Government of Cape Verde signed a protocol agreement, dispatching the 15th Chinese medical team (13th team from Sichuan Province) to Cape Verde.

The 8-member team consisted of 1 anesthesiologist, 2 gynecologists, 3 surgeons, 1 doctor specializing in acupuncture and massage, and 1 interpreter.

It was stationed at Praia Central Hospital (Agostinho Neto Hospital or HAN) in the the capital city of Praia and it completed its term of service between September 24, 2012 and September 24, 2014.

📚 Sources & References

中国将向佛得角派遣第15批医疗队
四川省历批援外医疗队员名单
China's Distinctive Engagement in Global Health
佛得角政府表彰中国医疗队 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.