Egyptian doctors visit W. Bahr el Ghazal state

May 22, 2015 (WAU) – A team of 12 Egyptian doctors are in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal state to conduct multiple operations for a week.

The doctors, led by Dr. Hisham Labib, are in the Western Bahr el Ghazal capital, Wau to conduct operations, targeting 600 patients.

“This is a part of the cooperation between the Egypt government and the government of south Sudan in health sector,” said Labib.

“Our services are open to every citizen in the state starting from tomorrow [Saturday] up to the 28th of this month,” he added.

The North African country was one of the first nations to recognise South Sudan’s independence when it seceded from Sudan in 2011.

In February, the Egyptian government earmarked $2 billion for the construction of a multi-purpose hydro electricity power project on Jur River in Western Bahr el Ghazal.

(ST)