Chapter 360: Arrangement
During the discussions in the Kingdom of East Africa, the Far East Aid Group members remained anxious as they couldn't understand the conversation happening in German. They knew that their fate was in the hands of the East African monarch and ministers.
Minister of Health Bell Ryder explained the East African government's plan for integrating Far East doctors into the healthcare system. He emphasized two main aspects of the arrangement: gathering and dispersing.
1. **Gathering**: The first aspect involved creating a unified framework for Chinese medicine in East Africa. This framework was essential for standardizing Chinese medicine practices. While some Far East doctors had ancestral knowledge and secret recipes, their methods varied significantly, leading to deviations in treatments. Bell Ryder believed that by establishing a unified standard for Chinese medicine, the Kingdom of East Africa could ensure consistent and effective treatments. This standardization would be developed in cooperation with authoritative doctors from the Far East.
2. **Dispersing**: The second aspect focused on the distribution of doctors. Due to the shortage of medical resources and doctors in East Africa, Bell Ryder proposed sending Far East doctors to various locations across the region to set up clinics. These doctors would help meet the demand for medical services. To train local talent, bilingual East African children would be encouraged to study under these doctors through an apprenticeship system. Additionally, preparations for medical schools would be initiated to produce doctors with a strong theoretical background.
Konstantin and Bell Ryder agreed that both the apprenticeship system and medical schools had their merits, and East Africa would pursue both approaches to train medical professionals.
The Far East doctors would be divided into two groups. One group would participate in the formulation of Chinese medicine standards and the establishment of medical schools, focusing on theoretical aspects. The other group would set up clinics in different regions of East Africa, emphasizing practical experience and the apprenticeship system. This comprehensive plan aimed to promote the development of the Kingdom's medical industry and ensure quality healthcare for its people.