Chinese government dispatches 19th Fujian medical team to Senegal in 2021

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Senegal
Country	Senegal
Start Date	Jan 01, 2021
End Date	Mar 21, 2027
Duration	2,270 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`93004`

Grant Description

In November 2021, the province of Fujian, China sent its 19th medical team to Senegal, this one originating in Ningde City and destined for Tambacounda region in the southeast of Senegal. The team was comprised of 11 medical personnel and 3 administrative logistics personnel. The team members trained at the Fujian Provincial Foreign Aid Medical Training Base prior to their departure.

As of August 19, 2022, the team had carried out more than 3,100 evaluations, nearly 1,400 anesthesia operations, and 429 consultations for employees of Chinese-funded enterprises in Senegal.

On August 17, 2022, the team was presented with a banner from the Chinese Ambassador to Senegal to commemorate their efforts in Senegal.

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肖晗大使向中国（福建）第19批援塞内加尔医疗队赠送锦旗
The Fujian medical team to aid Senegal gathered and set out: to be a good messenger of the people
中国第19批援塞内加尔医疗队进行义诊活动
塞内加尔政府为中国医疗队全体队员颁发勋章
戎卫东参赞出席中国第19批援塞医疗队任期考核会 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.