The 27th Chinese Medical Team to Sierra Leone has organized a comprehensive free health clinic for staff of the Government of Sierra Leone, reaffirming the growing medical cooperation and longstanding friendship between China and Sierra Leone.
The medical outreach programme was held on 4 June at the Youyi Building Plaza in Freetown, which houses the Ministry of Health and Sanitation. The initiative was organized by the Chinese Medical Team with the support of the Ministry of Health, the building management and the Pinkang Clinic. The exercise commenced at 9:00 a.m. and attracted hundreds of public servants from the Ministry of Health and other key Government institutions.
Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation, Charles Senessie, visited the clinic to interact with members of the Chinese Medical Team and express appreciation for their continued support to Sierra Leone’s healthcare sector.
He commended the team for extending medical services to Government workers, noting that the partnership between China and Sierra Leone in the health sector has produced significant achievements over the years. According to the Deputy Minister, the special clinic addressed the healthcare needs of civil servants who often work under demanding conditions, while also strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
To ensure efficient service delivery and maintain patient confidentiality, the medical team established separate functional areas for registration, consultations and specialized examinations. Basic internal medicine and surgery services were provided under a shaded pavilion, while two China-donated mobile medical vehicles were deployed for private examinations and advanced diagnostic procedures.
Inside the mobile medical units, specialists carried out ultrasound scans, electrocardiogram (ECG) tests and traditional Chinese acupuncture treatments for patients requiring specialized care. The mobile facilities enabled the team to conduct examinations in a professional environment while safeguarding patient privacy.
As news of the outreach spread among Government offices, the number of patients increased significantly, resulting in long queues at the venue. Many participants received consultations from multiple medical departments, leading to a demand that exceeded initial expectations.
Despite the large turnout, members of the Chinese Medical Team maintained high clinical standards, dedicating adequate time to each patient and carefully addressing their health concerns. Doctors and medical staff patiently explained diagnoses, offered professional medical advice and guided patients on proper healthcare practices.
Official figures indicated that more than 400 consultations were provided during the one-day clinic. Services included screening for common and chronic diseases, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, ECG and ultrasound examinations, health education, medical counselling and the free distribution of medicines.
The Chinese Medical Team described the initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local Government institutions and promoting preventive healthcare and health management. The team further reaffirmed its determination to continue providing quality medical services and strengthening health cooperation between China and Sierra Leone.
