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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Ten years after The Gambia and the People\u2019s Republic of China restored diplomatic relations, Beijing\u2019s medical team returned to the town where bilateral health cooperation began, launching a large-scale free medical outreach that officials on both sides call a symbol of \u201csincerity, real results, affinity and good faith.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the launch ceremony, Economic and Commercial Counsellor Zhan Tong of the Chinese Embassy in Banjul reaffirmed China\u2019s Africa policy principles and pledging to deepen health cooperation, expand collaboration areas, and improve quality.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking this free medical outreach as a bond, we hope China-Gambia friendship will grow deeper through mutual assistance in people\u2019s livelihoods,\u201d he said. \u201cMay China-Gambia friendship last forever.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Banjul, the 10-year mark is proof that restored ties have produced tangible outcomes in a sector where needs are acute and public demand is high.<\/p>\n

For Beijing, Bansang offers a narrative of continuity: a partnership that began in the 1980s, survived a two-decade diplomatic break, and returned stronger after 2016.<\/p>\n

Zhan described Bansang as \u201cthe birthplace of China-Gambia medical cooperation\u201d and said the team\u2019s return carried \u201cspecial and far-reaching significance\u201d at this 10-year milestone.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with immense joy and profound emotion that we gather today in Bansang,\u201d Zhan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe return of the Chinese medical team to carry out free medical services is not only a warm homecoming after years apart, but also a sincere tribute to the course of China-Gambia health cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Gambia severed ties with Beijing in 1995 and recognised Taipei until March 2016, when Banjul restored diplomatic relations with the People\u2019s Republic of China. Since then, health has been the most visible pillar of the renewed partnership.<\/p>\n

Zhan called the past decade one of \u201cin-depth development and fruitful achievements,\u201d anchored by a comprehensive framework that has moved beyond episodic aid to institutional cooperation.<\/p>\n

The roots run deeper than 2016. In the 1980s, the first batch of Chinese doctors was deployed to Bansang.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith superb medical skills and sincere hearts, they alleviated pain and brought health to local people, and planted the seed of China-Gambia friendship on this land,\u201d Zhan said.<\/p>\n

That history is why Bansang was chosen for the anniversary outreach. It is a deliberate link between the first chapter of cooperation and the current phase.<\/p>\n

The current mission in Bansang blends symbolism with service delivery. The team will diagnose and treat common and chronic diseases, provide health education, distribute free medicines, and donate urgently needed medical supplies to local institutions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese practical actions aim to address people\u2019s concerns and warm their hearts,\u201d Zhan said. \u201cThis is not only a continuation of our historical friendship, but also a vision for a better future of our cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed that the outreach directly responds to \u201crelatively limited medical resources and inconvenient medical access\u201d in the area, bringing high-quality services \u201cright to their doorsteps.\u201d<\/p>\n

While health dominates the public face of ties, the 10-year anniversary underscores a broader realignment. Since 2016, China has expanded its footprint in The Gambia through infrastructure financing, scholarships, agricultural technical assistance, and security cooperation. The medical program remains the most citizen-facing element, delivering immediate benefits while reinforcing Beijing\u2019s message of South-South cooperation and non-interference.<\/p>\n

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