The Government has signed a contract with a China's company for the construction of the medical equipment manufacturing factory.

The anticipated factory will be capable to design and manufacture a wide range of medical products that diagnose, monitor and treat diseases and conditions that affect humans.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children Dr Mpoki Ulisubisya on Monday, September 18, signed the contract with the Chinese company on behalf of the government.