Chinese medical mission treats nearly 50,000 patients in Gabon
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on GabonActu
China’s 27th medical mission to Gabon treated nearly 50,000 patients and organised 19 medical caravans benefiting more than 4,000 people in one year. The 28th mission is taking over and is expected to strengthen bilateral health projects, according to GabonActu and ambassador Zhou Ping.
China’s 27th Medical Mission to Gabon treated nearly 50,000 patients in one year at health facilities in Libreville and Franceville, while 19 medical caravans benefited more than 4,000 people, according to GabonActu.
The results were presented on Wednesday 12 November in Libreville during the departure ceremony for the 27th mission and the welcoming of the 28th, chaired by Gabonese Health Minister Elsa Nkana Joséphine Ayo Bivigou and China’s ambassador to Gabon Zhou Ping, GabonActu reports. The new team is expected to continue work on the quality of care and the strengthening of Gabonese health workers’ skills.
Ambassador Zhou Ping announced strengthened health cooperation between the two countries, particularly around the “Action lumière” and pathological diagnosis in Gabon. Minister Elsa Ayo Bivigou stressed the transfer of skills and sharing of experience between Chinese and Gabonese professionals, according to GabonActu.
Medical cooperation between Gabon and China dates back to 1977, three years after the establishment of their diplomatic relations. The announcement comes after Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s visit to China, mentioned by the ambassador as part of the prospects for health cooperation. It follows cooperation between Gabon and China on development projects, announced on 19 October 2026.
