STORY: Namibia looks to expand Chinese medical services amid growing popularity
SHOOTING TIME: Sept. 20, 2024
DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:18
LOCATION: Windhoek
CATEGORY: HEALTH

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the rotating ceremony for the 15th and 16th Chinese medical teams in Namibia
2. SOUNDBITE (English): JEREMIA NGHIPUNDJUA, MoHSS Acting Executive Director
3. various of the rotating ceremony for the 15th and 16th Chinese medical teams in Namibia

STORYLINE:

Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is considering expanding Chinese medical services across the country, following the growing popularity of the services among Namibians, according to a government official.
   
Speaking at the rotating ceremony for the 15th and 16th Chinese medical teams in Namibia Friday, MoHSS Acting Executive Director Jeremia Nghipundjua highlighted the significant impact of the Chinese medical teams.

The outgoing 15th team treated over 19,000 patients in just 18 months, demonstrating the increasing acceptance of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Namibia.
   
SOUNDBITE (English): JEREMIA NGHIPUNDJUA, MoHSS Acting Executive Director
"This great team from China actually brought medical services and acupuncture services. Their contributions that the People's Republic of China has made in the sector of health in Namibia is marvelous. China has been cooperating with Namibia in a number of areas. We have received support in terms of the construction of health facilities, training of health professionals, and many, many others.
The Chinese medical team is a professional team. They are providing excellent services. They are doing it professionally. And like I said, the services are being appreciated by the people and they are really providing treatment options to the people of Namibia."

Since 1996, the Chinese government has consistently sent medical teams to Namibia to enhance healthcare services in the country.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek.
(XHTV)