17th Chinese Medical Team provides a lecture on anti-malaria solutions and the compound Artemisinin at the Sao Tome and Principe University

Funder	Sichuan Provincial Commission of Health
Recipient Organization	University of Sao Tome and Principe
Country	Sao Tome and Principe
Start Date	Jun 24, 2022
End Date	Sep 25, 2033
Duration	4,111 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`102613`

Grant Description

On June 24, 2022, the 17th Chinese Medical Team held a lecture on anti-malaria solutions and malaria knowledge at the Sao Tome and Principe University (a Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe).

The lecture took place on the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Chinese-made compound Artemisinin into the fight against malaria which is used in a chemical called Artequick. Artequick is used in fumigation to attack pregnant mosquitos and, ultimately, prevent the spread of malaria.

📋 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.

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