Chinese medical team treats Bissau schoolchildren
18 health professionals offered free consultations and health education on scalp infections.
The 21st Chinese Medical Team held a health talk and offered free medical consultations to children at the SOS School in Bissau on Friday, October 23, 2026. The team, comprising 18 health professionals from the Military Hospital and Canchungo Regional Hospital, also promoted Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The health talk focused on preventing scalp ringworm, a common childhood illness during the rainy season. Doctors explained symptoms, transmission, and prevention, emphasizing early diagnosis and treatment. The team also donated footballs, school supplies, and other items to the children.
Doctor Wang Weicheng advised students to avoid contact with infected animals, refrain from sharing personal items, and keep their scalps clean and dry. SOS Basic School Director Agostinho Bolamu thanked the Chinese team for their initiative, highlighting its importance for the children's and teachers' health.
Why it mattersChildren at the SOS School in Bissau received free medical consultations and health education on scalp infections.