The Chinese Medical Team has launched the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Pilot Project in Sierra Leone to improve healthcare services. During the Acupuncture Day celebration on November 5, 2024, at Bintumani Hotel in Freetown, officials emphasized that the project integrates TCM practices, including acupuncture, to regulate vital energy, alleviate pain, boost immunity, and promote overall wellness.
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Charles Senessie, praised the project and President Bio’s commitment to human capital development. He stressed the importance of advancing both African and Traditional Chinese medicine, with full ministry support for the project’s growth across Sierra Leone.
Chinese Ambassador Zhang Dianbin highlighted TCM’s global reach, with over 100,000 practitioners worldwide and its significant role in combating COVID-19. He also outlined plans for a telemedicine partnership to further strengthen Sierra Leone-China healthcare cooperation.
Dr. Mark Kapuwa, Manager of Connaught Hospital, emphasized the benefits of international collaboration in enhancing Sierra Leone’s healthcare services. The TCM initiative aims to provide quality healthcare across the nation, with an emphasis on knowledge exchange and sustainable healthcare development.
