In brief
The 36‑member Chinese medical team completed a free‑care camp at Kinduni Health Center in Zanzibar, treating by 5,000 residents and exchanging skills with local staff, Xinhua reported. The effort was organized by the Maisha Bora Foundation and showcased strengthened ties between China and Tanzania.
A 36‑member Chinese medical team concluded a four‑day free‑care outreach at Kinduni Health Center in Zanzibar, treating more than 5,000 residents, Xinhua reported on Nov. 9, 2026.
The camp, organized at the invitation of the Maisha Bora Foundation led by Zanzibar’s first lady Mariam Mwinyi, aimed to provide medical services across multiple departments.
Wang Wei, head of the Chinese team, said specialists worked alongside local doctors, sharing diagnostics and demonstrating practical techniques, thereby strengthening local healthcare professionals’ technical skills and clinical capabilities.
At the closing ceremony, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, Zanzibar’s second vice president, presented a certificate of appreciation to the team, underscoring the long‑running Chinese medical mission’s tangible outcomes and the deep friendship between the peoples of China and Tanzania.
