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The 32nd Chinese medical team in Equatorial Guinea provides free medical examinations to orphans in 2023 (linked to Record ID#107702)
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Equatorial Guinea |
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
| Start Date | May 27, 2023 |
| End Date | Nov 01, 2032 |
| Duration | 3,446 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 106122 |
Grant Description
On May 27, 2023, the 32nd Chinese medical team stationed in Equatorial Guinea provided free medical examinations at the Maria Mbasogo Ngwe Boarding School in Riaba, South Bioko Province, as part of the "China–Africa Hand in Hand to Warm Children’s Hearts" initiative.
The outreach, funded by the Chinese Embassy, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Equatorial Guinea, and the First Lady’s Foundation, provided free medical examinations to nearly 200 orphans, teachers, and nearby residents.
Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy Ji Denghua; Elo, Secretary of State for Health and Social Welfare; Oro, Secretary General of the First Lady’s Foundation; Senator Ndong, Chief Adviser to the First Lady; Consuelo, Minister of Social Affairs and Gender Equality; and senior officials from the Presidency and Ministry of Education and Science attended the event.
In addition to the medical examinations, the Chinese Embassy donated medicine kits, books, audiovisual materials, sports equipment, daily-use items, and over 200 personal "love bag" care packages containing health supplies, stationery, and food to the orphans (captured in Record ID#107702).
The "China-Africa Hand in Hand to Warm Children's Hearts Activity" is a healthcare initiative organized by Professor Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). It aims to improve the health and well-being of orphans across Africa.
Staff Comments
1. There are no details on the value of the 'love bags', nor the contents that were inside of the packages. There are other sources, however, that specify the items inside the care packages given by through 'Warm Children's Hearts: a China-Africa Joint Action' activities in other African countries. It includes stationary, medicine, groceries, blankets, clothes and shoes. See
Sources & References
- http://ss.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sbjw/202305/t20230531_11086510.htm, https://english.news.cn/20230614/13314296ae2f4e7384951dde9b77ee73/c.html2. This project is also known as China-Africa Cooperation to Warm Children's Hearts, or China-Africa Jointly Warms Children's Hearts. The Chinese project title is 中非携手暖童心. Sources: 'China and Africa join hands to warm children's hearts' activity to care for the health of orphans was successfully held in Equatorial Guinea
- 相知无远近 中国胜亲邻——“中非携手暖童心”活动在非洲各国举行 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.
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Government of Equatorial Guinea
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