Diary of Foreign Aid Doctors: Being a Warm "Doctor" for the People of Central and Africa
2024-01-04
On the last working day of 2023, Dr. Wang Baoxiang from Jiaxing First Hospital, as the captain of the 19th batch of medical teams assisting China and Africa, received the recognition of "National Advanced Collective in Foreign Aid Medical Work" in Beijing. With this advice and encouragement, we will start a new year, and all the foreign medical team members will return to their familiar job positions. From the foreign aid doctors who spread the friendship between China and Africa to the ordinary doctors who solve the illnesses of the people at their doorstep, these "white clad diplomats" have finally returned home, but they all have a concern for the friendship between China and Africa in their hearts. On June 11, 2022, in front of the Jiaxing Health Commission building, members of the 19th batch of medical teams assisting China and Africa were fully prepared and began an 18 month medical work in aid to China and Africa. Except for one translator, the remaining 11 members of the medical team came from Jiaxing's tertiary hospitals. Before departure, all team members underwent over 5 months of professional training in Ningbo. In addition to language learning, foreign policy, laws and regulations, and personal safety protection courses, they also received professional psychological counseling. After arriving in Bangui, the capital of Central Africa, the team members overcame various difficulties in the working environment at the local Friendship Hospital, carried out their work in an orderly manner, and recorded every detail of their work and life in Central Africa through writing diaries. "The overall gynecological work environment in the local area still lags behind that in China, but we have brought in some instruments and equipment that can meet the basic needs of surgery," said Zhang Lixia, a gynecologist at Jiaxing Maternal and Child Health Hospital. She successfully performed a hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy locally, which was also the first hysteroscopic surgery in nearly three years at the China Africa Friendship Hospital. Dr. Guo Jianwei from the Laboratory Department of Jiaxing Second Hospital also recorded an unforgettable treatment experience. In May 2023, a 5-year-old local child came to the medical team for treatment due to an eye injury, infection, and suppuration. After examination by an ophthalmologist, surgery was required, and postoperative anti infection treatment is crucial for ultimately preserving the eye. "As a 'part-time nurse' in the team, I took on the task of receiving intravenous injections for children. However, the children's veins were very thin and they were afraid of receiving injections, which increased the difficulty of our treatment. In order to alleviate the children's fear, I gave them some candies from China as small gifts every time they received injections to distract their attention and make the infusion treatment smoother," Guo Jianwei wrote, "After a week of treatment and careful care, the child's eyes were finally saved, and it was worthwhile for us to make more efforts to see her regain her lively appearance." "Before coming, we heard from the seniors that traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion was very popular in the local area. We held lectures on traditional Chinese medicine and taught local doctors, hoping to leave traditional Chinese medicine culture in Africa." Hao Yabo, a doctor in the acupuncture and moxibustion department of Jiaxing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, said. During this year and a half, the medical team has worked diligently, responsibly, and rigorously, earning the trust and praise of local peers and the public. They have established deep relationships with local doctors and the people. "I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet the Chinese medical team, especially gynecologist Zhang Lixia. Thanks to your superb medical skills, my wife has received excellent treatment. The surgery was very successful, and my wife has now recovered..." After the surgery, Zhang Lixia also received sincere greetings from the patient's family
Edit:He Chuanning Responsible editor:Su Suiyue
Source:Xinhua
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