HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) Somaliland and Taiwan have signed a $22 million agreement to construct a new medical center at Hargeisa Group Hospital, in a project expected to strengthen healthcare services in the country.
Somaliland Minister of Health Development Dr. Hussein Bashir Hirsi and Taiwan’s representative to Somaliland, Allen Chenhwa Lou, signed the agreement during an official ceremony in Hargeisa.
The project will be funded by the government of Taiwan and will add a new medical facility to Hargeisa Group Hospital, the main public hospital serving residents of the capital and surrounding areas.
Officials Inspect Site for New Medical Center
Before signing the agreement, the Somaliland health minister and Taiwan’s representative visited Hargeisa Group Hospital to inspect the proposed construction site.
They were accompanied by the deputy health minister, the ministry’s director general and the hospital director.
During the visit, officials reviewed the location selected for the new facility. They also examined the proposed building design and discussed its layout and different sections.
Taiwanese representatives presented the architectural plan showing how the new medical center would be integrated into the existing hospital complex.
Taiwan to Fund the $22 Million Project
The medical center is expected to cost $22 million, with the government of Taiwan providing the funding.
The agreement formalizes cooperation between the two sides on the construction project. It also marks a further step in their efforts to strengthen cooperation in the healthcare sector.
The proposed facility will form part of Hargeisa Group Hospital. Its construction is expected to expand the hospital’s infrastructure and improve its capacity to provide medical services.
Project Expected to Strengthen Healthcare Services
Once completed, the Taiwan Health Center is expected to contribute to improved healthcare services for residents of Hargeisa and other parts of Somaliland.
The project is also expected to strengthen the capacity of the public health system by adding new medical infrastructure to the capital’s main general hospital.
However, the original announcement did not provide a construction timetable, details of the medical departments to be included or an expected opening date.
Further information about the facility’s equipment, staffing and specialized services will help clarify the full scope of the project.
The agreement reflects continued cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan, particularly in areas linked to public services and development.
HornPost Staff Reporter
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