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Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba discussed with Chinese Embassy Minister Councilor Dr. Yang Yihan. It was stated that the malaria drug support provided by the China Aid Project will enter the country in the coming weeks.
Dr. Yang stated that the cooperation and friendship between Ethiopia and China will continue to be stronger than ever. He announced that a doctoral degree scholarship program will be given to Ethiopian experts.
Dr. Mekdes Daba explained that it is the desire of the Ministry of Health that regions benefit from the scholarship program in addition to the institutions that benefit from it. She expressed gratitude for the support provided by the China Aid Project as it supports our country's malaria prevention efforts.
The 25th round of the Chinese Medical Group will come to provide medical volunteer services at Tibenesh Beijing Hospital; Dr. Mekdes said that the Ministry of Health will provide all necessary support to the group.
They also discussed the import of the cholera vaccine produced by a Chinese drug manufacturer into the country. They agreed to work collaboratively to promote biomedical engineering and traditional medicine.