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Chinese Government provides USD 20 million grant for the National Clinical Reference Laboratory Project
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Liberia Ministry of Defense |
| Country | Liberia |
| Start Date | Mar 06, 2018 |
| End Date | Jan 06, 2033 |
| Duration | 5,420 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 55600 |
Grant Description
On March 6, 2018, the Chinese Government and the Government of Liberia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding funding for the construction and equipping of a National Clinical Reference Laboratory.
The National Clinical Reference Laboratory will be built as an addition to the 14th Military Hospital, which is operated by the Liberian Ministry of National Defense, in Margibi County. It is set to be the ‘leading laboratory in West Africa’ according to the Chinese Embassy in Liberia.
Then, in January 2019, the Chinese Government and the Liberian Ministry of National Defense signed a technical agreement regarding the project.
Then, in September 2022, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Ren Yisheng announced that this project was in the tendering and procurement phase. According to the Liberian Ministry of National Defense, the laboratory will cost $20 million.
Staff Comments
1. This project is also known as the National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory Project. The Chinese project title is 国家临床诊疗实验室 or 第14军医院援建一所现代化临床参比实验室.
Sources & References
- 利比里亚总统维阿高度赞赏中国政府对利军队建设所发挥的重要作用
- Ministry of National Defense - Liberia
- China Promises Clinical Reference Lab for 14 Military Hospital
- China
- Liberia Sign More Bilateral Agreements -To Affect SKD
- LBS and National Clinical Reference Laboratory, 《中国日报》刊登付吉军大使积极评价中利关系文章
- NEW HOSPITAL NAMED AFTER PRES. WEAH’S #14 JERSEY
- The Outcome of China-Liberia Cooperation Is Widely Recognized
- China to construct 20 million Dollars Lab at 14 Military Hospital
- The Outcome of China-Liberia Cooperation Is Widely Recognized
- China Promises Clinical Reference Lab for 14 Military Hospital
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Liberia Ministry of Defense
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