Chinese Government funds Phase 1 of Rumbek Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital Technical Cooperation Project (Linked to Project ID#53331, #47301, and #92076)
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
China Ministry of Commerce [Government Agency]
Recipient
South Sudan
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Free-standing technical assistance
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On December 10, 2015, the Chinese Government and the Government of South Sudan signed a financing agreement for Phase 1 of Rumbek Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital Technical Cooperation Project (captured via Project ID#53336). The purpose of this project was to maintain and support the ongoing operations of the Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital in Rumbek. Phase 1 commenced in May 2017 and officially reached completion on July 5, 2019. Phase 2 of the Rumbek Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital Technical Cooperation Project (captured via ProjectID#92076) also sought to maintain and support the ongoing operations of the Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital in Rumbek. It commenced on May 23, 2019 and reached completion on May 22, 2022. Salva Kiir Mayardit Hospital — also known as Rumbek/Rumbik Hospital and Rumbek Kiir Mayardit Women's Hospital — was built with financial support from the Chinese Government (as captured via Project #47301 and Project ID#53331). It has 50 beds and a total construction area of about 3,700 square meters. The hospital began operations in 2014 and it is reportedly one of the most modern hospitals in South Sudan.
Number of official sources
7
Number of total sources
9
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of South Sudan [Government Agency]