On the morning of June 1, the Seminar on Operation, Calibration, and Maintenance of Advanced Medical Equipment for Rwanda, organized by MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials (Shanghai) at Shanghai Business School (SBS), held its launch ceremony. Liu Bin, Dean of the College of International Education and Director of MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials (Shanghai), attended the ceremony.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Rwanda, the two countries have forged an unbreakable brotherly friendship, maintaining a long tradition of excellent cooperation in the medical and health field. To date, China has sent a total of 26 medical teams to Rwanda. From building modern hospitals and donating key medical equipment such as surgical tables and operating lights, to launching cervical cancer screening cooperation projects and promoting the localization of medical products in Africa, China-Rwanda medical cooperation has always focused on the needs of the people. Through "small but beautiful" practical initiatives, this cooperation has become a vivid example of building the "Healthy Silk Road".
(Photo: Opening ceremony)
Liu Bin noted that the Chinese government places great importance on international development cooperation. Guided by the vision of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, this seminar aims to establish an open, practical, and efficient exchange platform, actively explore new spaces for bilateral cooperation, deepen exchanges and cooperation between China and Rwanda in the medical field, share development experiences, and cultivate professional talent together. She expressed that the program is committed to contributing to the effort of enabling the people of Rwanda to benefit from high-quality medical resources. She also expressed her hope that this seminar would not only serve as a transfer of knowledge but also as a bridge of friendship, planting seeds for deeper and broader cooperation between China and Rwanda in the future.
(Photo: Liu Bin speaking)
Ms. Uwineza Peruth, Head of the Medical Equipment Department at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre and a representative of the participants, noted that over the years, China has been an important partner in Rwanda's development process, providing support for numerous projects in areas such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and technology. In the health sector, Chinese medical teams, training programs, and technical assistance have made significant contributions to improving medical services in Rwanda and strengthening the capacity building of medical professionals. She stated that Rwanda, together with China, is committed to contributing to the building of a stronger health system and a healthier future for all.
(Photo: Participant representative speaking)
This seminar will last for 25 days. The 18 participants come from various departments in Rwanda, including the Ministry of Health, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, King Faisal Hospital, and the Southern Cross Hospital. The seminar will also arrange for participants to conduct field visits to Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Written by: Zhou Dejiang
Photograph by: Song Caoyue
Reviewed by: Chen Wei
