Monrovia, Liberia —The Ministry of Health has received essential medical supplies from the Chanese government through its China’s Aid Initiative in an effort to improve healthcare delivery. To improve maternal and child healthcare in rural Liberia, the Government of the People’s Republic of China donated a shipment of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The donation includes 22 birth beds, 33 newborn beds, and 15 infant warmers. with the intention of safeguarding the health of the unborn children and providing expectant mothers with a safer delivery environment. It is anticipated that these goods will be sent to hospitals and clinics in various remote areas across the country in order to ensure that the people at the local level can truly benefit from them.
The Chanese Ambassador, Yin Chengwu, presented the items to the Ministry of Health and reiterated China’s unwavering support to the improvement of healthcare in Liberia. According to Amb. Yin, China is committed to working with the Liberian government as a partner to better the lives of its people because maternal and child health is one of the main problems facing the country’s healthcare system.
He said, the supplies are a concrete example of China’s commitments in the health sector under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and a reflection of the close friendship between the two nations.
The Chinese government maintained that maternal and child health is a crucial aspect of public health, which is a key pillar of socioeconomic development, a noteworthy representation of social progress and civilization, and a common objective of the people.
“We wholeheartedly endorse the Liberian government’s endeavors to improve the health and welfare of its citizens.”
The Ambassador reassure China readiness to address Liberia health issues and actively support the creation of a Global Community of Health for all, adding that they will collaborate with Liberia to expand practical cooperation in more areas in the future, such as medical staff training, medical standards and management exchange, hospital pairing system, among others.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto praised the gesture as “a most needed gift” emphasizing that the supplies will significantly lower premature deaths in underprivileged communities.
The donation highlights the deepening Liberia-China partnership and marks a step toward improving maternal and child health outcomes across the nation.
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