In brief
A Chinese medical delegation visited Sangbaia Community in northern Sierra Leone, offering free health consultations, screenings, and first‑aid training to about 250 residents over a three‑day mission. The team performed blood pressure and glucose checks, eye exams, and acupuncture, while also educating locals on Ebola and malaria prevention. Community leaders expressed gratitude for the outreach.
In the northern Sierra Leone community of Sangbaia, an 11‑member Chinese medical delegation arrived on November 9 to deliver free health consultations, screenings, and training to roughly 250 residents and employees of Leone Rock Metal Group.
The team, part of the 27th Chinese medical team to Sierra Leone and accompanied by experts from the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, operated over a three‑day mission that concluded over the weekend.
Friday’s sessions focused on the prevention of Ebola and malaria, while also offering practical first‑aid training that included demonstrations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for responding to cardiac emergencies.
Officials from Leone Rock reported that the medical team provided a free multidisciplinary medical clinic, offering consultations, examinations and treatment for local employees and residents.
During Saturday’s outreach at Sangbaia Community, specialists conducted blood pressure and blood glucose checks, eye examinations and cataract screenings, and also administered traditional Chinese medicine treatments.
Participants received acupuncture and tuina massage therapy for muscle and joint‑related complaints; free essential medicines were also supplied.
Leone Rock’s community department manager Alusine Sesay welcomed the initiative, saying “We appreciate the medical team for making this initiative possible and for dedicating their time and expertise to serving the people of Sangbaia.”
Local chief Ibrahim Keita expressed gratitude to the Chinese medical experts for bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents, especially children.
The mission reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen health service delivery in remote Sierra Leonean communities, providing preventive education and immediate care while fostering international cooperation.
