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China sends the 24th medical team to Sierra Leone
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Sierra Leone |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Start Date | Mar 06, 2023 |
| End Date | Sep 27, 2027 |
| Duration | 1,666 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 106146 |
Grant Description
On March 6, 2023, the 24th Chinese medical team arrived in Sierra Leone, succeeding the 23rd team that departed on the same day.
The team was welcomed by the Chinese Embassy in a ceremony attended by Ambassador Wang Qing and Sierra Leone's Minister of Health Dr. Austin H. Demby. As of February 2024, the team had provided medical treatment to over 20,000 local patients. The team departed Sierra Leone on March 7, 2024.
On April 26, the World Anti-Malaria day, the 24th batch of the Chinese Medical Team administered free malaria tests and dispensed free essential anti-malaria medicines to the people of the Waterloo community. China has been sending medical teams to Sierra Leone since 1973. Since then, according to the Chinese Embassy, the total number of doctors sent has surpassed 500.
Sources & References
- 驻塞拉利昂使馆与塞卫生部共同举行中国援塞医疗队送别迎新招待会
- 全球连线｜第24批中国援塞拉利昂医疗队共诊治2万余名当地患者
- 驻塞拉利昂使馆举行中国援塞医疗队送别迎新招待会
- Chinese medical team administers free malaria treatment at Waterloo 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 Sierra Leone
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