Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Phase II of the renovation and expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital, undertaken by CSCEC, took place in South Sudan. Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, Vice President of South Sudan, attended the ceremony.

Vice President Abdelbagi highlighted that this project is a significant part of the pragmatic cooperation between China and South Sudan, aiming to enhance South Sudan's medical treatment capabilities and support the development of the healthcare sector.

The Phase II of the renovation and expansion of Juba Teaching Hospital covers a total area of approximately 2.28 hectares, with a total construction area of about 16,779 square meters. The project will provide 272 beds and includes six functional areas: an outpatient and administrative complex, a medical and inpatient complex, an infectious disease building, a logistics building, a water tower, and a sewage treatment plant.

The event was covered by local mainstream media, including SSBC, Dawn, and City Review Daily, as well as international media such as Xinhua News Agency and CGTN. Over 400 representatives from Juba Teaching Hospital, the medical aid team in South Sudan, and local enterprises attended the ceremony.