A high level Chinese delegation visits RSS JUBA, 13 January 2012 – A high level Chinese delegation comprising of top officials from the Communist Party of China (CPC), Chinese government and Chinese businessmen led by H.E Li Yuanchoa, a senior member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China arrived in Juba today in the morning.
The visit that is aimed at boosting bilateral ties between the two countries is expected to see H.E Li holding meetings with the President of the Republic of South Sudan H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit and later lead the delegation for bilateral discussions with a team of senior officials of the SPLM and national government headed by the Secretary General of the SPLM Cde. Pagan Amum. In a press release issued by the SPLM, a number of documents on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation will be signed. Among these are Transition Agreement; Agreement on training between China National Petroleum Corporation and South Sudan’s national Ministry of Petroleum and Mining; Memorandum of Understanding between the government of the Republic of South Sudan and the government of the People’s Republic of China concerning a medical team to work in South Sudan; Memorandum of Understanding for economic and financial cooperation between the government of the Republic of South Sudan represented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and the Export-Bank of China; Handover of Certificate of the Borehole Drilling Project aided by the Chinese government to South Sudan; and exchange of letters between the Chinese vice minister for Commerce Mr. Chen Jian and his counterpart, the deputy minister for International Cooperation. H.E Li who from the airport headed to Dr. John Garang Mausoleum to pay tribute was expected later in the day to also visit a Chinese government donated school called Friendship Secondary School in Juba located on Gudele Road after HASS Petrol Station. China is among the first countries in the world to recognize South Sudan’s independence. Several Chinese firms are already investing in the Republic of South Sudan especially in the oil industry and construction sector. H.E Li is one of the most senior Chinese officials to visit South Sudan since the region gained its independence on 9th July 2011. Reported by Matata Safi Deputy health minister impressed by progress in Warrap and WEBG JUBA, 13 January 2012 – The national deputy minister for Health Dr Yatta Lori Lugor has commended the efforts of the healthcare providers and professionals in Warrap state to uplift the health standards in the state. The deputy minister made this commendation during a visit to the Warrap State Hospital in Kuajok early this week where he held meetings with the state’s senior ministry staff, hospital authorities and general staff in the hospital premises. He said that in his judgment, the facility has attained high standards and should be a full hospital. However, he acknowledged that it still faces several challenges such as lack of sufficient and qualified staff as well as drugs. He expressed confidence that these challenges will be addressed in due course to enable the hospital to function optimally and benefit the people. Dr Lugor also thanked the communities in Warrap for donating the land for the construction of a referral hospital in the state. He said this spirit has demonstrated that the people of Warrap support the efforts of the government to improve the health of the people of the state and the country at large. He urged all other communities to emulate this progressive gesture. He announced that the health facility will have 200 beds on the completion of the first phase and said that it will be expanded gradually. The deputy minister was accompanied by the acting state minister for Health, Hon Deng Maring Deng and the DG of the state Ministry of Health Dr Aguek Deng Aler who led him in inspecting the hospital wards and facilities such as the theatre and laboratories, among others. On his part, Dr Aler appealed for more support to the hospital to enable it to bridge the gaps so as to provide quality services to the people. Earlier in the week, Dr Lugor visited and inspected the Wau Teaching Hospital in Western Bahr el Ghazal state. He was hosted by the state minister for Health Hon Dr Isaac Cleto Hussein and the hospital’s DG Dr James Okello Morgan. He commended the staff for doing their best in spite of the challenges and encouraged them to keep up the good work. Dr Lugor also urged the state authorities to step up environmental management efforts and establish waste management systems in an effort to prevent infectious diseases such as cholera and meningitis. He also emphasized that time has now come for all the people to engage in national development and urged the people to stop harmful practices such as cattle rustling. He cited the case of Jonglei state where many families have been affected by conflicts and urged the people to advocate and keep peace. Reported by Lindri Godfrey Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
