Washington d.c.: The Vice President of Angola, Esperan§a da Costa, highlighted on Wednesday in Washington D.C. the commitment of North American environmental institutions to support the Miombo Project, an initiative that encompasses ten African countries and has funding of five billion dollars. The funding is intended for the development of infrastructure for biodiversity conservation.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Esperan§a da Costa made the statement at the end of a working visit to the United States, held on the occasion of the annual gala of the International Conservation Caucus Foundation (ICCF), where Angola presented its progress and priorities in terms of environmental conservation and sustainable development.
Esperan§a da Costa noted that Angola and Mozambique share joint projects within the framework of the Miombo Initiative, as well as programs linked to ecologically relevant areas and unique ecosystems, which are arousing growing interest from international partners, including the United States of America.
The Vice-President emphasized that Angola and the U.S. maintain cooperation in various fields, but expressed the desire to deepen this partnership in the medical training sector, within the framework of efforts to modernize and strengthen the National Health System and expand primary health services.
Esperan§a da Costa added that since the United States has a high level of technological advancement in health, particularly in the areas of digital health, robotic surgery, and innovative diagnostics, young Angolan doctors could benefit from training programs in these areas.
The Vice-President pointed to the example of the treatment of sickle cell anemia, a disease that affects a significant part of the Angolan population, noting that the United States has developed innovative therapies that increase longevity and improve the quality of life of patients.
