Government of China sends a medical team to Tonga to provide health services for the public at the Vaiola Hospital

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of the Kingdom of Tonga
Country	Tonga
Start Date	Jan 01, 2018
End Date	Nov 26, 2030
Duration	4,712 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`65317`

Grant Description

On July 28, 2018, a medical team sent by the Government of China from Shandong to Tonga arrived to provide health services for the public at the Vaiola Hospital. The team was comprised of 6 doctors and was led by anesthesiologist Zhang Yong. The commitment date is unclear.

During the mission, the team reportedly treated 288 outpatient and emergency patients, rescued 5 critically ill patients, anesthetized 263 patients, and performed laboratory tests on 5,603 cases, winning the trust of Tongan medical personnel and citizens in the process.

The team also held free clinics and traveled around the country with the goal of protecting the health of Tongans, as well as spreading Chinese culture and strengthening ties between the two countries.

📚 Sources & References

MEDICAL TEAM FROM CHINA CURRENTLY IN NUKU’ALOFA
我校滨州附属医院3名援汤加医疗队员出征
滨医附院3名援汤加医疗队员载誉归来 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.