Kathmandu: A documentary highlighting Nepal-China cooperation in the healthcare sector, titled “Hello, My Chinese Doctors,” has been screened in Kathmandu.
The 12-minute documentary was screened at an event jointly organized today by the Asia and Africa Languages Programming Center of China Media Group (CMG) and the Sino-Nepal Media Society. It portrays the experiences of Chinese doctors working in Nepal and their contributions to the country’s healthcare services.
Prior to the screening, National Assembly Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal emphasized the importance of developing the BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Bharatpur into a national-level institute for cancer studies and research with Chinese support.
He said that technical assistance, the development of specialized medical professionals, and academic cooperation were essential for the hospital’s upgrading and institutional development.
Chairman Dahal described the hospital, established in 1999 with Chinese assistance, as a symbol of Nepal-China friendship. Initially established with 100 beds, the hospital has now expanded to 500 beds. A total of 299 Chinese medical team members have served at the hospital to date.
Recalling that the agreement to establish the hospital was signed in Beijing in 1992 between then Nepali Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Chinese Premier Li Peng, Dahal highlighted the hospital’s significant role in expanding cancer treatment, bone marrow transplantation, and other advanced healthcare services.
He said the documentary vividly portrays the dedication, commitment, and compassion of Chinese doctors serving in Nepal.
“Humanitarian service knows no boundaries. Bringing hope and happiness back into the lives of people suffering from pain is the greatest achievement of medical service,” Chairman Dahal said.
He also expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for its rescue, relief, and other assistance during the 2015 earthquake, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Bhotekoshi floods.
Bagmati Province Minister for Health and Social Development, Gir Bahadur Tamang, urged the Chinese government to support the reconstruction and upgrading of health institutions, schools, and essential infrastructure in 12 districts of Bagmati Province affected by the Bhotekoshi floods and monsoon-related disasters.
Zhou Fan, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, said China was keen to further expand bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.
According to Zhou, Chinese medical teams have been contributing to Nepal’s healthcare services for the past 27 years through medical treatment, disease diagnosis and prevention, technology exchange, and capacity building for healthcare professionals.
Since 2016, Xizang Autonomous Region of China and Nepal have jointly organized free health camps focusing on Tibetan and modern medical practices. More than 8,000 Nepalis have benefited from these camps so far.
Representatives of the Chinese Medical Aid Team in Nepal also shared their experiences of providing healthcare services in the country.
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