At Mnazi Mmoja Hospital 🌍 in Tanzania, excitement fills the air. Dr. Baiya Abdullah Rashid, a 53-year-old surgeon, is about to make history. After years of dedication and training with 18 Chinese medical teams 🇨🇳, he's stepping into the operating room to perform his first solo minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
\"Time to show the world what we've got!\" Dr. Rashid smiles beneath his surgical mask 😷, exchanging a confident glance with his mentor, Dr. Jiang Guoqing. The journey hasn't been easy, but with persistence and passion, Dr. Rashid has mastered the skills needed to bring advanced surgical techniques to his community.
This milestone makes Dr. Rashid only the second local doctor in Zanzibar to independently perform this complex procedure. Thanks to the collaboration between Tanzania and China, cutting-edge medical knowledge is now empowering Tanzanian healthcare professionals to save more lives 💓.
\"I couldn't have done it without the unwavering support of Dr. Jiang and the incredible teams who've shared their expertise,\" says Dr. Rashid. \"This isn't just a personal achievement; it's a leap forward for our entire medical community.\"
As the surgery concludes successfully, applause erupts 👏 from the team. The operation symbolizes more than medical progress; it's a testament to the power of international friendship and cooperation.
Here's to breaking barriers and building bridges! 🌉💪
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Trained by 18 Chinese medical teams, Tanzanian surgeon goes solo
cgtn.com
