Xinhua Dakar, October 28 (Reporter Si Yuan) The 22nd batch of Chinese medical teams assisting Gambia, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare of Gambia and other relevant government departments and organizations of Gambia participated in the launching ceremony of the “breast cancer and cervical cancer screening” activity held at the Eduard Francis Smalls Teaching Hospital in Gambia on the 26th.
As a key part of Gambia’s national breast cancer and cervical cancer prevention plan, this activity aims to improve women’s health awareness, promote early diagnosis, early treatment and reduce the disease burden.
All members of the 22nd batch of Chinese medical team assisting Gambia participated in the launching ceremony of “breast cancer and cervical cancer screening” activity. (Image provided by the Chinese medical team aiding Gambia)
WHO regards October every year as the global breast cancer awareness month (pink October). Breast cancer and cervical cancer are major diseases that seriously threaten women’s health and life worldwide. Cancer screening and early diagnosis are particularly important.
In economically underdeveloped countries and regions, the cost of cancer screening and early diagnosis is difficult for women to afford. This requires joint efforts from governments, health service agencies, charitable organizations, various public welfare foundations, enterprises, etc., to alleviate the economic burden on women and families as much as possible.
Chinese medical team gynecological expert Cai Guiyang, general surgery expert Wei Fang, and director of obstetrics and gynecology at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital Abdouli Keita and obstetrician Egu took a photo in front of the cervical cancer screening clinic. (Image provided by the Chinese medical team aiding Gambia)
The Chinese government began sending medical teams to The Gambia in 1977. As of now, it is the 22nd batch of Chinese medical teams to arrive in The Gambia. Since 2017, the Chinese medical team has been conducting clinical, teaching, and training work at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. The Chinese medical team donates a large amount of medical supplies to the assisted hospitals on behalf of the Chinese government every year. In addition, the Chinese medical team conducts free clinics and patrols every year. At the same time, the Chinese medical team is also responsible for promoting and implementing projects such as the Gambia Gynecological Endoscopy Center and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty Construction of the Zhonggang Hospital Cooperation Mechanism.
Chinese medical team ultrasound expert Wang Cong conducts ultrasound examinations for the screened individuals. (Image provided by the Chinese medical team aiding Gambia)
Chinese medical team translator Shu Jingwei assists Chinese doctors in communicating with local doctors. (Image provided by the Chinese medical team aiding Gambia)
The Chinese medical team actively donated the materials needed for this “breast cancer and cervical cancer screening” activity, and sent associate professor Cai Guiyang, a gynecologist, associate professor Wei Fang, an expert in general surgery, professor Wang Cong, an ultrasound expert, and associate professor Shu Jingwei, a translator, to participate in the two-day disease screening work.
Chinese medical team general surgery expert Wei Fang conducted disease screening for local women in Gambia. (Image provided by the Chinese medical team aiding Gambia)
Gangfang expressed sincere gratitude for the comprehensive support provided by the Chinese medical team and highly praised the superb medical skills and dedication of the doctors who participated in the disease screening.