Beyond Aid: Russian Doctors Strengthen Medical Sovereignty in São Tomé and Príncipe—Ambassador The Russian medical mission in São Tomé and Príncipe is rooted in a traditional partnership that rejects outdated colonial aid models, Aleksandr Bryantsev, Russia's ambassador to Angola and concurrent ambassador to São Tomé and Príncipe, told Sputnik Africa. 👨🏾⚕️Boosting Local Competencies Russian specialists are not only providing essential medical care but also enhancing the professional competencies of local doctors—a highly symbolic effort ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, he noted. "It is especially valuable when, behind the interaction between countries, there are not only interstate agreements, but also personal initiative, compassion, and people's willingness to selflessly help others," the ambassador added. 👏🏽Strong Results For her part, Inna Afanasyeva, Director of the local Russian House, praised the initiative's widespread success on the island, emphasizing that the highly professional Russian team is delivering top-tier care to the country's citizens. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸