Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Africa

Chu Hailin, a doctor of Chinese medical team, conducts acupuncture treatment for a patient in Windhoek, capital of Namibia, Aug. 5, 2019. Since 1963, some 220 million patients in 48 African countries have been treated by Chinese medical personnel as of 2018, according to the National Health Commission. Currently, 983 Chinese doctors are providing free medical services in 45 African countries. (Xinhua/Zhang Yu)