THE 4th China Medical Team (CMT) who arrived in the country over the weekend, paid a courtesy visit this morning to the Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Paul Popora Bosawai, his Permanent Secretary Mrs Pauline McNeil and members of the Health Senior Executive Management Team.
Minister Bosawai, on behalf of the Solomon Islands Government, the Health Ministry and the National Referral Hospital welcomed the 4th CMT to Solomon Islands.
“This cooperation shows our deep relationship with the republic of China and Solomon Islands. It continues to grow since we established our relationship. Health is a universal right and we welcome you to our shores. To the departing team we want to sincerely thank you for your huge contribution since your arrival and until today”, said Dr Bosawai.
He further thanked the government and people of China for the new Comprehensive Medical Center (CMC) which was launched at the beginning of this year.
“We anticipate when the building becomes fully operational we look forward to working closely with your team”, said Dr Bosawai.
The 4th China Medical Team Leader Dr Zhao Xueke thanked the Health Minister for welcoming his team and to working closely with the NRH and MHMS.
“We will continue to provide the services of Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology and Acupuncture. Also, we have a Cardiac Nurse with the team who will provide training and support to the doctors and nurses at NRH. For the first time, we have included a cardiac nurse in the 4th CMT”, said Dr Xueke.
He further highlighted that PRC will provide training on cardiology and acupuncture for 10 Local doctors over a period of three months. The doctors from National Referral Hospital will soon travel to China.
Meanwhile, the arrival of the 4th CMT will speed up the preparation for the opening of the new CMC facility. The 4th CMT consists of a Chief Physician (IDC), Team Leader, a Nephrologist, a Urological Surgeon, a Cardiologist (interventionist), a Cardiac nurse, an Acupuncturist, and an interpreter. Unlike the previous 3 CMTs who had been in country for a period of 1-year engagement, the 4th CMT will be here for a duration of 3 years. This is an opportune time to build local capacity and enhance local capabilities of our local team who will be reassigned to work at the new CMC.
