Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar performs first CT-guided lung biopsy


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  • Sunday, 01 Jun 2025

DAR ES SALAAM, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The 34th batch of the Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar has successfully conducted the region's first-ever CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy, marking a significant milestone in local medical advancement.

The groundbreaking procedure represents a major leap forward in the precision diagnosis of respiratory diseases in Zanzibar, said Khalid Msabah Rashid, director of logistics at Zanzibar's Ministry of Health and liaison officer to the Chinese medical team, adding that it also underscores the growing impact of Chinese medical teams in enhancing healthcare capabilities across the region.

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