CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing says China will send public health experts to African countries to carry out three projects focused on a medical survey programme. He explains that this programme is the first cleft lip and palate medical assistance project launched by the Chinese government in Africa, and is designed to provide free surgical treatment to approximately 60 patients in Zambia. Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says some people have been scandalising government for political gain by claiming that male and female patients were sharing beds at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Speaking during the launch of the “Smile Walk Programme” at UTH, Wednesday, Ambassador Han said the initiative reflected growing China-Zambia ties and would be formalised...

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