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The head of the 27th Chinese medical team in Tanzania, Zhang Jungiao, emphasized the significant influence of their medical assistance in the nation throughout the last sixty years.
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Since their first mission in 1964, the Chinese medical teams have provided medical care to more than 10 million Tanzanians, playing a crucial role in enhancing the country’s healthcare system.
The Chinese medical teams have brought a wide array of specialized medical expertise to Tanzania, including anaesthesiology, cardiac surgery, cardiology, intensive care medicine, respiratory medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
Their work has not only provided immediate medical relief but also long-term benefits through training local healthcare professionals to utilize new equipment and techniques effectively.
Jungiao stressed on the importance of knowledge transfer in their mission.
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By training Tanzanian doctors and nurses, the Chinese medical teams have ensured the sustainability of quality healthcare services even after their departure.
This approach aligns with the Chinese philosophy of “teaching people how to fish” rather than just “giving them fish,” ensuring local medical staff can continue to provide high standards of care independently.
Throughout their tenure, the Chinese medical teams have been pivotal during crises. For instance, during the Ebola outbreak in Africa in 2014, the Chinese medical team in Guinea played a crucial role in virus prevention and control, training over 1,600 public health workers, which was instrumental in controlling the epidemic. Similar contributions have been seen in Tanzania, where Chinese doctors have provided vital medical assistance during emergencies like the Zanzibar ferry disaster in 2011
The continued presence of Chinese medical teams in Tanzania has strengthened bilateral ties between the two nations. The Chinese medical personnel have become a symbol of the enduring friendship and cooperation between China and Tanzania, consistently earning the respect and gratitude of the Tanzanian people and government
Current batch of the Chinese medical team continues its mission, the focus remains on enhancing the local healthcare infrastructure and capacity. This collaboration is expected to evolve, incorporating advanced technologies such as remote diagnostics to further improve healthcare delivery in Tanzania.
