Zimbabwe Welcomes 23rd Chinese Medical Team

Zimbabwe has welcomed the 23rd Chinese Medical Team, marking another phase in the long-running health cooperation programme between Zimbabwe and China.

The Ministry of Health and Child Care said it bid farewell to the outgoing 22nd team while receiving a new nine-member cohort composed of specialist doctors and a public health expert.

In a shift aimed at improving continuity of care, authorities have extended the deployment period for Chinese medical teams from one year to one and a half years.

According to the ministry, the move is expected to allow visiting specialists more time to integrate into Zimbabwe’s health system, support local practitioners and strengthen clinical services.

Officials described the incoming team as bringing “a powerhouse of expertise, consisting of nine members, including specialist doctors and a public health expert.”

The ministry also paid tribute to the outgoing medical team for its service to the country’s healthcare sector, noting: “We honour the outgoing team for their incredible service and look forward to the positive impact this new team will make on our medical community.”

China has sent medical teams to Zimbabwe for decades under a bilateral health cooperation framework that has supported specialist services, training and medical equipment supply in public hospitals.