In brief
The mission, part of the 27th Chinese medical team, offered lectures on Ebola and malaria, first‑responder training, and free multidisciplinary clinics. Services included blood pressure, glucose checks, eye exams, cataract screening, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments. Local leaders welcomed the outreach and thanked the team for bringing essential healthcare close to the community.
An 11‑member Chinese medical delegation visited Sangbaia Community in northern Sierra Leone on a three‑day mission that concluded over the weekend of November 9, 2026. The team, led by China’s 27th medical team and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provided medical consultations and screenings to roughly 250 residents, including workers of the local Leone Rock Metal Group.
On Friday, the delegation held sessions on Ebola prevention and malaria control at Leone Rock, followed by practical first‑aid training that showcased cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for cardiac emergencies. A free multidisciplinary clinic the same day offered examinations and treatment.
Saturday’s activities focused on Sangbaia residents. Specialists performed blood pressure and blood glucose checks, eye examinations, and cataract screenings. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments—acupuncture and tuina massage—were also provided to treat muscle and joint complaints, and free essential medicines were distributed.
Alusine Sesay, community department manager at Leone Rock, welcomed the outreach and said,
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 also thanked the Chinese experts for bringing essential healthcare services closer to the community, especially for children.
The mission highlighted the importance of investing in local health infrastructure and showed how international collaboration can improve access to care in underserved areas.
