Arusha. South Korea's development assistance to African quadrupled to $ 421million in 2016 from $ 107m in 2008, it was disclosed here on Friday. Most of the Korean aid to Africa goes towards water, health, education, energy and infrastructure.  "We are particularly keen on assisting African families who can't afford to access quality healthcare due to abject poverty", said Jun Hye Sook, a member of Seoul's National Assembly. She said during a visit to the East African Community (EAC) headquarters that her country has put in place a programme to train African doctors, medical experts and nurses in South Korea.  "Korea is aiming at teaching at teaching doctors and medical experts who will return home to serve their people as well as upgrading health infrastructure", she said.
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