Recently, under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, the International Exchange and Cooperation Center (IHECC) of the National Health Commission and others, West China Hospital (WCH) successfully hosted three specialized training courses as part of the 2025 China Aid Medical Training Course in Chengdu. These courses focused on medical imaging equipment configuration management, pharmaceutical regulation and industry development cooperation, and medical equipment usage training. The opening ceremony was attended by Wang Jian, Deputy Director of IHECC, WCH's President Luo Fengming, Executive Vice President Huang Jin, Vice President Hu Jiankun, and representatives from WCH's Department of Radiology, Pharmacy Department, Equipment and Materials Department, and International Office. A total of 97 representatives from the health and medical sectors of 26 countries, including Ethiopia, Russia, Cambodia, and Mexico, participated in the training.

At the opening ceremony, Deputy Director Wang Jian emphasized China's long-term commitment to international health cooperation. She expressed confidence that the participants' time at West China Hospital would broaden their horizons and forge lasting partnerships. She encouraged the trainees to bring the knowledge and experience they gained back to their respective institutions and countries, and to jointly build a sustainable cooperation platform in the future. This platform would gather wisdom to tackle health challenges and promote the construction of a global health community. President Luo Fengming introduced the hospital's century-long history and comprehensive strength to the participants. He highlighted that, supported by the Belt and Road Initiative, West China Hospital has established in-depth cooperation with numerous medical institutions and health departments in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. He hoped that the trainees would not only master the advanced technologies of West China Hospital but also deeply experience the cultural charm of Chengdu. Executive Vice President Huang Jin presented the class leaders with badges.

Mr. Mao Soklim from Cambodia, Ms. Ayikoru Victoria Dema from Uganda, and Ms. Guerrero De Leon Lizeth Artany from Mexico spoke on behalf of the trainees.

The purpose of these specialized training courses was to strengthen the health and medical cooperation between our hospital and countries along the Belt and Road. It aimed to share China's mature experiences in medical imaging equipment configuration management, pharmaceutical regulation and industry development, clinical technology, and medical equipment application, and to discuss common ideas and explore cooperation opportunities.