Chinese doctors are boosting the treatment of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure, in South Sudan.

NAIROBI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Joyce James, a 48-year-old homemaker has not been taking high-energy beverages since January and instead opted for low sugar drinks due to diabetes-related complications.

James's health condition has of late improved after visiting the Juba Teaching Hospital where doctors affiliated with the ninth batch of the Chinese medical team diagnosed her condition and prescribed a free treatment regimen.