21st Chinese Medical Team & Guyana/China Friendship Society meet to strengthen relations

Members of the Guyana/China Friendship Society and the 21st Chinese Medical Team met on Wednesday to discuss future collaborations aimed at deepening people-to-people exchanges and enhancing relations. Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to continued partnership and mutual development.

Paul Cheong, President of the Guyana-China Friendship Society, warmly welcomed the visiting medical delegation, commending the longstanding cooperation between the society and previous Chinese medical teams. He emphasized that these partnerships have played a vital role in strengthening the friendship between the two nations.

“We aim to build upon the solid foundation established by earlier teams and continue to strengthen our ties,” Cheong said during the meeting.

Dr. Judy Hung, a member of the society, expressed her pleasure that the 21st medical team includes, for the first time, a public health specialist, an addition she described as a valuable step toward improving healthcare collaboration. Another member, Samuel Sukhnandan, conveyed his gratitude to the team, stating, “Your selfless service and dedication to improving the lives of the Guyanese people are truly commendable.” Secretary May Cheung and Executive Haopei Yang echoed these sentiments, recognizing the team’s efforts to support Guyana’s healthcare system while fostering stronger cultural and social connections between the two countries.

Meanwhile, Captain of the visiting Chinese medical team, Dr. Huan Song Li, expressed his team’s full readiness to serve the people of Guyana and collaborate closely with the society, and more particularly local healthcare professionals. Dr. Li explained that each member of the team specializes in a distinct area of medicine, with expertise spanning both modern medical practices and traditional Chinese medicine. This combination, he said, allows the team to offer a holistic approach to patient care and medical training.

“Our team is fully prepared to give our best to the people of Guyana,” Dr. Li affirmed. “We are eager to share our knowledge, exchange ideas with local doctors, and contribute to the continued development of healthcare services in the country.”

Looking ahead, both the Society and the medical team agreed to pursue a range of joint initiatives focused on uplifting Guyanese from all walks of life. Planned activities will include social and charitable programs benefiting children, families, and various communities.

The medical mission will last 12 months, during which the team will work alongside Guyanese medical staff in hospitals and clinics across the nation. Their efforts are expected to strengthen healthcare delivery, promote cultural exchange, and enhance mutual understanding between Guyana and China.

Sino-Carib News Staff