Africa praises Chinese medical aid

WINDHOEK, Namibia - Going back to work in Namibia shortly after the Spring Festival, the Chinese medical staff received probably the best new year greeting for doctors - a thank-you letter from Lea Tikotoke, a healed patient.

The 30-year-old Namibian had been unable to walk due to severe hip and back pain. Local doctors failed to diagnose any disease after a series of tests including X-rays in December.

Tikotoke had to walk with a walking stick until she received a needle technique massage on her back and hip from Chinese doctors at Katutura Immediate Hospital in January.