A delegation of medical specialists from Sichuan, China, has visited Addu Equatorial Hospital to participate in a bilateral maternal and child health exchange programme. The delegation arrived in the Maldives to attend the 'Sichuan-Maldives Maternal and Child Health Exchange Programme', hosted in Addu City from 18 to 19 October.
Organised as a collaborative initiative, the exchange brought together Chinese medical experts, clinical professionals from Addu Equatorial Hospital, and personnel from regional healthcare centres. Designed to enhance professional capacity and clinical standards, the programme focused on facilitating clinical knowledge exchange, building technical expertise, and strengthening bilateral cooperation in maternal, reproductive, and paediatric health.
Dr Ahmed Adeel Naseer, the chief executive officer of Addu Equatorial Hospital, officially inaugurated the programme. International exchanges of medical expertise and collaborative partnerships play a critical role in strengthening healthcare delivery and advancing clinical practices, said Adeel during his opening address.
The delegation comprised specialists from Sichuan institutions, including West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, Sichuan Provincial Children’s Hospital, and Chengdu Maternal and Child Health Association. Specialist-led workshops and discussions facilitated evidence-based treatment methodologies and professional development, reflecting joint commitments to advance maternal and child health through international cooperation, hospital officials noted.