China-Bangladesh Joint Cardiovascular Disease Clinic inaugurated in Dhaka

The China-Bangladesh Joint Cardiovascular Disease Clinic was officially inaugurated on Dec. 2, 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, marking a new step forward in bilateral cooperation in the health sector.

The clinic, established at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), is the first joint cardiovascular disease clinic jointly built by China and Bangladesh. It aims to strengthen cooperation in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment, capacity building, and medical technology exchange, and to better serve patients in Bangladesh.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said that the launch of the joint clinic is another important outcome of China-Bangladesh practical cooperation and reflects the two countries' shared commitment to improving people's well-being. He noted that China stands ready to work with Bangladesh to deepen collaboration in public health governance, promote innovation in medical technology, and advance the development of the health industry, contributing to the building of the "Health Silk Road."

Photo of the unveiling ceremony of the China-Bangladesh Joint Cardiovascular Disease Clinic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo courtesy of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh)

Nurjahan Begum, adviser to Bangladesh's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, expressed appreciation for China's long-term support to Bangladesh's healthcare development. She said the establishment of the joint clinic is a vivid example of friendly cooperation between the two countries and will bring tangible benefits to the Bangladeshi people.

Officials and representatives from both sides attended the event, including Ma Zuoxin, deputy director general of the Foreign Affairs Office of China's Yunnan Province, and Shi Jinyang, deputy director of Fuwai Yunnan Hospital affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

Attendees display a plaque at the unveiling ceremony of the China-Bangladesh Joint Cardiovascular Disease Clinic in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo courtesy of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh)