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ECOWAS assesses needs of hospitals in Bafatá and Gabú

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ECOWAS assesses needs of hospitals in Bafatá and GabúIllustrative photo · Ana Guedes / VOA

A mission from the Economic Community of West African States is assessing the needs of the regional hospitals in Bafatá and Gabú, Guinea-Bissau, to strengthen their capacity. Conducted from 13 to 23 October, the assessment covers management, human resources, access to water and sanitation, among other areas, according to an ECOWAS publication reported by ANG.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sent a mission to Guinea-Bissau to assess the needs of the regional hospitals in Bafatá and Gabú. The work began on 13 October and is due to end on 23 October, according to a publication by ECOWAS reported by the ANG news agency.

The mission is reviewing the operation of the two facilities, consulting the authorities and local stakeholders, and is expected to identify priority needs to strengthen their capacity. It is being conducted by the ECOWAS Regional Stabilisation and Development Fund.

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