Timorese doctor hails Chinese medical team's work

STORY: Timorese doctor hails Chinese medical team's work DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Dili CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Timor-Leste 2. various of the Chinese medical team 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CLAUDIA, Doctor, Guido Valadares National Hospital in Timor-Leste STORYLINE: Officially independent in 2002, Timor-Leste is one of the youngest countries in the world and also one of the least developed countries. With a total population of 1.34 million, the country suffers a serious shortage of medical resources. In 2004, China sent its first medical team to support Timor-Leste. Up to now, China has sent nine medical teams with a total of 111 personnel, which have treated more than 300,000 local patients in addition to regular donations of medical equipment. Besides medical support, China has also helped the country cultivate its own medical resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CLAUDIA, Doctor, Guido Valadares National Hospital in Timor-Leste "I'm Dr. Claudia. I'm a cardiologist. I