Traditional Chinese Medicine finds foothold in Rwanda

Naomin, a 60-year-old patient, is impressed. She was unable to walk normally and unable to change positions on her own because she had significant pain in both knees and ankles.

After a month of treatment at the center, she is now able to walk at home with a walking aid. The treatment has been a huge help, she said.

Another patient, Mukagatare, attributes his TCM treatment to the disappearance of his hip pain after three treatments.

According to him, doctors had previously been unable to find any apparent abnormalities after various examinations at the local hospitals. They had been unable to make a clear diagnosis, let alone alleviate symptoms.

In addition to treating patients, the center educates locals about TCM and Chinese culture.