Sino-Namibian ties deepening

TCM healthcare program epitomizes comprehensive bilateral cooperation

In the heart of Namibia, a weathered medical record speaks volumes about an enduring partnership. Li Bangwei, leader of China's 15th medical team to Namibia and a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, recalls a patient presenting to him a well-preserved, yellowed booklet — a medical record from nearly 30 years ago — when the patient first received treatment from a Chinese doctor.

"For us, a single acupuncture needle is not just a tool for healing; it is a bridge of friendship," Li said.

Since 1996, China has been sending medical teams to Namibia, each comprising two doctors and two nurses. Stationed at Katutura State Hospital in Windhoek, the Namibian capital, they specialize in acupuncture and massage therapy, sharing their expertise and the healing power of traditional Chinese medicine.