The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People’s Republic of China have formalized a new phase of medical cooperation with the signing of a five-year agreement for the continued dispatch of Chinese medical professionals to Dominica.
The signing ceremony was held this week at the Chinese Embassy in Morne Daniel, marking what officials described as a significant step in the longstanding partnership between the two nations.
“It is a great pleasure to sign this protocol between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the dispatch of the Chinese medical team for the period from 2025 to 2030,” said Chinese Ambassador to Dominica, Chu Maoming.
Ambassador Chu emphasized the importance of the agreement, calling it “another important milestone” in bilateral relations. He noted that since the arrival of the first Chinese medical team in 2009, collaboration in the health sector has deepened, producing “remarkable achievements.”
Over the years, Chinese medical professionals have worked alongside Dominican counterparts at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH), contributing their expertise and compassion.
“They have brought healing and hope to thousands of Dominicans, including during the most challenging time of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ambassador Chu said. “The work has saved lives and forged a lasting bond of trust between our two countries.”
Dominica’s Minister for Health, Wellness and Social Services, Cassanni Laville, expressed gratitude for the continued support from China, highlighting the impact of the partnership over the past 16 years.
“China has partnered with Dominica with medical cooperation to provide specialists to us in areas where we’ve had deficiencies,” Laville stated. He described the new agreement as “another reminder of the sincere commitment to a lasting friendship between the two countries.”
Laville also noted that the incoming team will provide specialists in four critical areas of healthcare.
“You have not only assured your commitment towards developing here in terms of our infrastructure, our equipment, health care and health services, but also towards training and providing the human resources to increase and improve our healthcare outcomes,” he said.
The renewed protocol ensures that Chinese medical teams will continue to support Dominica’s healthcare system through 2030, reinforcing a partnership that both governments say is built on mutual respect and shared goals for public health advancement.
