This year marks the 50th anniversary of China's dispatch of foreign medical aid teams to Morocco. Over the past 50 years, a total of 197 batches of more than 2000 team members have rushed from major hospitals in Shanghai to assist Morocco. At the opening ceremony of the series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the dispatch of the Chinese medical team to Morocco, Moroccan Minister of Health and Social Security Amin Tarawi stated that China has been sending foreign medical teams to Morocco for 50 years, which is a historic milestone in bilateral cooperation between Morocco and China, symbolizing the sincere and long-lasting deep friendship between the two countries. "The Chinese medical team is the messenger of the friendship between Morocco and China.
No matter how late it is, Chinese medical team members are always on call
This spring, 85 year old retired doctor Zhang Baigen from Renji Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine returned to Hassan II Hospital in Sedat Province, Morocco. 50 years ago, as the captain of the first batch of Chinese medical teams to aid Morocco, he and his team spent two years here. During that time, there were no days or nights, and as long as there were patients, we would provide diagnosis and treatment, "said Zhang Baigen.
In Morocco, Zhang Baigen was welcomed by local nurse Katigya, who had worked with him 50 years ago. I still remember back then, no matter how late it was, Chinese medical team members were always on call. We were as close as family to Chinese medical team members, "said Katigah. 50 years ago, the two were in their prime, but now they have white hair; The tree of Sino Moroccan medical cooperation they have planted is lush and green.
At the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary series of activities for the dispatch of the Chinese medical team to Morocco, a documentary called "Love Comes from the East" premiered. The documentary tells the story of the cooperation between the medical staff of China and Morocco, demonstrating the profound friendship between the two peoples. At the series of events, a photography exhibition on China Morocco medical cooperation was also held, vividly depicting the beautiful moments of medical cooperation between the two countries over the past 50 years - joint ward rounds by Chinese and Moroccan doctors, and free consultations by Chinese medical team members in remote mountainous areas of Morocco
According to statistics, in the past 50 years, the medical team assisting Morocco has treated 5.88 million Moroccan emergency patients and admitted 840000 hospitalized patients. Wen Daxiang, Director of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, stated that over the past 50 years, China Morocco health cooperation has continued to deepen, building an enduring bridge of friendship between China and Morocco. China is willing to work with Moroccan colleagues to promote the progress of medical science and improve the health and well-being of the two peoples.
The Chinese medical team is a diligent, dedicated, capable, and intelligent team. Your arrival has strongly supported us. Thank you to the Chinese medical team! "Said Khalid Amar, Director of the Health Department of Shefshavan Province, Morocco.
Nasser Busceba, Chairman of the Moroccan Association for Africa China Cooperation and Development, stated that the Chinese medical team's assistance in improving people's livelihoods in Africa reflects China's internationalist spirit and great power responsibility.
The professional competence of Chinese doctors is admirable
On a morning in mid July, in the examination room of Mohammed V Hospital in Shefshavan Province, Chinese doctors uncovered the gauze on the right eye of local youth Ibrahim. I see, I see! Dad, is that you? "Ibrahim saw the light for the first time in 30 years and saw the appearance of his loved ones.
The "Bright Journey" team of Chinese ophthalmic medical experts, composed of Shanghai ophthalmologists, recently came to Mohammed V Hospital to diagnose and treat local patients. Ibrahim suffers from congenital cataracts, and during the surgery, his eyes involuntarily tremble, which increases the difficulty of the surgery. Guo Tao, Deputy Director of Ophthalmology at the Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, who was in charge of the surgery, said, "As long as our vision can recover to 0.1, we need to work hard." Postoperative follow-up results showed that Ibrahim's vision has recovered to 0.2, and he finally no longer has to grope for walking.
It is reported that this "Bright Journey" diagnosis and treatment activity is the most concentrated cataract restoration surgery carried out by Mohammed V Hospital in recent years. Currently, more than 300 cataract patients have undergone surgery. Dr. Zainab, an ophthalmologist who collaborates with Chinese doctors to perform surgeries, exclaimed, "The professional competence of Chinese doctors is admirable. We hope that such exchange activities will continue to increase and help further develop and improve the Moroccan medical system
The Chinese expert group also donated advanced ophthalmic medical equipment to Mohammed V Hospital on behalf of the National Health Commission of China to meet the hospital's needs for cataract restoration surgery. Sarah Jafar, the director of Mohammed V Hospital, said, "The Chinese medical expert group is like a messenger of light, bringing light and hope to the local people. The 'Bright Journey' diagnosis and treatment activity is a symbol of friendship between Morocco and China. We look forward to more exchanges and cooperation between Morocco and China starting from this activity." Fan Xianqun, the leader of the Chinese expert group and the dean of the School of Medicine at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said, "We are willing to make greater contributions to the people to people connection between China and Morocco through more exchanges and cooperation in the medical and health fields
An indelible memory in the history of healthcare in Morocco
At the medical center in Rehamna Province, Morocco, obstetrician and gynecologist Iman Rashidi skillfully operated while guiding nurses to cooperate.
The connection between Iman and the Chinese medical team began in October 1981. At that time, a Moroccan pregnant woman suddenly gave birth while on her way out and was urgently sent to Ibonu Baza Hospital in Taza city, where there was a Chinese medical team. After half an hour of surgery, Chinese doctors successfully saved the baby's life. This baby is Iman Rashidi.
After growing up, Iman chose to study medicine and became an obstetrician and gynecologist. Her ambition is to save more lives, just like the Chinese doctors who saved her back then. If it weren't for Chinese doctors and their rich experience in emergency management, I wouldn't be where I am today, "said Iman.
There are many Moroccan people like Iman who have changed their lives and become friends with China because of Chinese medical team members. There are also Batia and her family who often invite Chinese doctors from the Agadir team to visit their homes, local doctor Maiina who actively acts as a translator for the Chinese medical team, and Mr. Baojima who leads villagers to deliver daily necessities to the Chinese team members of the Taza team
Amin Tarawi stated that over the past 50 years of health cooperation between Morocco and China, fruitful results have been achieved. "The professional spirit and selfless dedication of Chinese medical team members have become an indelible memory in the history of Moroccan health. He believes that the health cooperation between Morocco and China is not only of great significance for deepening the strategic partnership between the two sides, but also contributes to multilateral cooperation in the global health field.
(News from Rabat)
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