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China dispatches 18th medical team to Pikine National Hospital Center in Senegal in 2019
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Senegal |
| Country | Senegal |
| Start Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| End Date | May 07, 2027 |
| Duration | 2,811 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 85967 |
Grant Description
On August 26, 2019, the 18th medical team arrived in Senegal.
Ambassador Zhang Xun, Deputy Director of China Fujian Provincial Health Commission Chen Houluan, members of the 17th and 18th batch of China's aid to Senegal medical team, as well as representatives of the Minister of Health and Social Action of Senegal, Director of the Department of Medical Administration Sheila, and Dean of Pikine Hospital Gai Yee, Kaye, Dean of the Women's and Children's Hospital and other Senegalese medical and health professionals, and Chinese and Senegalese media attended the event.
China has been sending medical teams to Senegal since 1975.
China stopped sending medical teams for 10-years (after Senegal severed diplomatic ties with it) but then dispatched the 12th medical team in 2007 after Senegal re-established diplomatic ties with China. All of the Chinese medical teams that have been dispatched to Senegal are from Fujian Province.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the 18th medical team made recommendations for quarantine procedures such as the screening and control of COVID-19 patients in Pikine National Hospital.
The medical team shared their anti-epidemic experience and proposed strengthening the pre-examination and triage of outpatient clinics and setting up well-ventilated clinics.
The medical team also assisted the Chinese Embassy in Senegal to guide Chinese-funded institutions and overseas Chinese in Senegal to protect themselves and reduce the risk of infection.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese medical mission has been carrying out their daily routine consultations for Senegalese patients.
During their 2-year work, they treated 142,925 patients in five different locations across the country, and donated necessary materials to local hospitals. On November 3, 2021, they were awarded the National Order of Senegal after concluded their mission there. Then, they left the country and went back to China (according to Fujian government).
Sources & References
- The Chinese Embassy in Senegal held the China-Serbia Health Friendship Meeting and the Handover Ceremony of the Serbia Medical Team
- Speech by Ambassador Zhang Xun at the 2019 China-Serbia Health Friendship Meeting and Public Diplomacy Special Event
- The Senegalese government solemnly held the welcome and farewell meeting of the Chinese medical team to Serbia and the award ceremony of the 17th batch of medical team to Serbia
- Summary: China's medical aid team and Chinese companies actively help Senegal to fight the new crown epidemic
- Chinese community, medical team in Senegal contribute to fight against COVID-19
- The Senegalese government solemnly held the welcome and farewell meeting of the Chinese medical team to Serbia and the award ceremony of the 17th batch of medical team to Serbia
- 塞内加尔为中国第18批援塞医疗队队员举行授勋仪式
- 塞内加尔授予中国（福建）第18批援塞内加尔医疗队国家勋章 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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