Chinese experts arrive in Tanzania's Zanzibar to advance schistosomiasis control project


  • World
  • Thursday, 28 Aug 2025

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The third batch of Chinese experts for the second phase of the China-aided schistosomiasis control project has arrived at Unguja Island in Tanzania's Zanzibar, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation on public health.

Upon arrival on Tuesday, the team commenced a seamless handover with their predecessors and officially launched the next phase of schistosomiasis prevention and control efforts across Unguja and Pemba islands, according to Wang Wei, new team leader.

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