On October 27, 2026, the opening ceremony of the overseas training program on pediatric nursing techniques was held at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole (TTM) Hospital. Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Samoa Li Li and Minister of Health of Samoa Va’aaoao Salumalo Alofipo attended and delivered remarks. More than 70 participants attended the event, including the Director General of the Ministry of Health, representatives of TTM Hospital, trainees, and the expert team from Hunan Children's Hospital.

Minister Va’aaoao emphasized that children's health is a top priority and expressed gratitude to China for providing the training opportunity, encouraging trainees to cherish the learning opportunity and strive to improve Samoan service capabilities.

Li Li stated that health for all is a shared vision of humanity, and China is willing to work with Samoa to continuously expand the breadth and depth of medical and health cooperation and jointly build a global community of health for all.

Wu Liwen, Vice President of Hunan Children's Hospital, introduced the three-week program and delivered lectures to 50 trainees.