Chinese medical team Provides free healthcare to residents in northern Sierra Leone

An 11-member delegation from the 27th Chinese Medical Team and experts from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided free medical consultations and screenings to 250 residents in the Sangbaia Community of northern Sierra Leone.

The three-day outreach program aimed to improve healthcare access and increase awareness about emergency responses and infectious disease prevention. The team provided health education and first-aid training to residents and employees of the Leone Rock Metal Group.

These sessions included practical demonstrations on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation to treat cardiac emergencies. Medical specialists also conducted a multidisciplinary clinic offering blood pressure and blood glucose checks, eye examinations, and cataract screenings. Residents received traditional Chinese medicine treatments, such as acupuncture and tuina massage therapy for muscle and joint issues. The delegation distributed free essential medicines to the community.

Local leaders, including Chief Ibrahim Keita and Alusine Sesay of the Leone Rock Metal Group, praised the initiative for bringing healthcare services directly to the people. The outreach is part of a broader effort by the Chinese medical team to support healthcare delivery and disease prevention in Sierra Leone.