Medical Equipment Valued 7 Million Donated To LASUTH by China
The embassy of the Peoples’ Republic of China in Nigeria has donated medical equipment valued at over seven million naira to the Critical Care Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.
Presenting the equipment to LASUTH, the Consul General, Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, Ambassador Chao Xiaoliang said the donation was part of the humanitarian effort of the Chinese government to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and were also meant to support LAUSTH in its delivery of quality healthcare to Nigerians.
Xiaoliang disclosed that the Chinese government is willing and ready to support the hospital and even the government in critical sectors, saying that, “Lagos State University Teaching Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Lagos. However, we were informed that the hospital is in the urgent need for some medical equipment. So the Consulate General decided to donate one auto hematology analyzer and one semi-auto chemistry analyzer and other belongings as humanitarian aid.”
He went further to state that the gesture was also in appreciation of the hospital’s quality healthcare services to the Chinese community in Lagos and its environs.
Speaking also, a member of the Chinese community in Lagos, Lui Koon, who commended the commitment and professionalism of the doctors and other members of staff of the hospital in the manner at which they discharge their duties, even with the available resources, said both countries shall continue to enjoy the warm diplomatic relationship.
Impressed Koon added, “I remember in 2016 the first time I came, for one of the patients to translate to English. I was invited to be the translator. I was very impressed with the friendly professor and the way they handle patients.”
Receiving the medical equipment, Chief Medical Director, LASUTH, Professor Wale Oke, who was ably represented by the Acting Director, Clinical Services and Trainings, Dr. Olatunde Odusote, commended the Chinese Consulate General in Lagos for the kind gesture.
He said that the hospital would put them to good use for all Nigerians.
Also present at the event, was the Coordinator, Critical Care Unit, LASUTH, Dr. Ade Tinubu, who was quick to add that the gifts came as a result of the cordial relationship between the hospital and the Chinese community in Lagos.
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