ACCRA, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The China-Ghana Friendship Hospital, also known as Lekma Hospital,on Tuesday marked the 15th anniversary of its establishment in Accra,the capital of Ghana.
Li Yaohong, the economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana, lauded the hospital for its imprints on Ghana's healthcare landscape, growing from a general healthcare facility into a regional medical center with strong multidisciplinary capabilities.
Li noted that the Chinese embassy is working closely with the government of Ghana to upgrade the hospital's facilities and equipment to an advanced level consistent with leading hospitals in the country.
"Looking ahead, we will continue to uphold our shared commitment to building a global community of healthcare for all, deepening cooperation, and promoting shared development," he pledged.
Robert Amesiya, acting regional director of Health Services, said,"The impact of the hospital and the Chinese medical teams on the lives of the people in the catchment area is worth celebrating."
He noted that the hospital is strategically located and takes care of over 100,000 patients, which makes it a very important health facility for Ghana. ■
