17th Chinese Medical Team provides a day of free medical consultations in the Caldeiras community in Sao Tome and Principe

Funder	Sichuan Provincial Commission of Health
Recipient Organization	Government of Sao Tome and Principe
Country	Sao Tome and Principe
Start Date	Apr 21, 2022
End Date	Jul 02, 2033
Duration	4,090 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`102568`

Grant Description

As part of China's pilot program to reduce poverty in the Caldeiras community in the interior of the Sao Tome island, on April 21, 2022, the 17th Chinese Medical Team offered a "Day of Free Consultations" to the people of Caldeiras. More than 120 residents received medical check-ups, more than 30 of which were children between the ages of 10 and 12.

The team included cardiologists, surgeons, gynaecologists, stomatologists, and acupuncture specialists.

📋 Staff Comments

1. AidData has entered the Sichuan Provincial Commission of Health as the funding agency based on media reporting that the 17th Chinese Medical Team to São Tomé and Príncipe was dispatched by Sichuan Province.

📚 Sources & References

Médicos chineses promoveram “Dia de Consulta Gratuita” em Caldeiras
A décima sétima equipa médica da China em São Tomé e Príncipe, decidiu transformar 21 de Abril no “Dia de Consulta Gratuíta” na comunidade de Caldeiras. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.