Chinese medical team offers free child health checks in Bissau
18 health professionals provided consultations and health education on scalp ringworm at SOS School.
The 21st Chinese Medical Team held a child health seminar at SOS School in Bissau on Friday, October 23, 2026, offering free medical consultations and promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine. The initiative involved 18 health professionals from the Military Hospital and Canchungo Regional Hospital, who also distributed footballs and school supplies to children.
The seminar focused on preventing scalp ringworm, a common childhood illness during the rainy season, detailing its symptoms, transmission, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Doctor Wang Weicheng advised students to avoid contact with infected animals, refrain from sharing personal items, and maintain a clean, dry scalp, noting the disease's prevalence in the Bijagós Archipelago.
Agostinho Bolamu, director of SOS Basic School, thanked the Chinese medical team for their initiative, emphasizing its positive impact on the health and well-being of both children and teachers. Students also learned about Traditional Chinese Medicine through an exhibition of medicinal plants.
Why it mattersChildren in Bissau received free medical consultations and health education on common childhood illnesses.