Solomon Islands' China-aided medical center receives 14,600 patients in first year

The China medical team from Guizhou province said the Solomon Islands has long faced shortages of specialized healthcare services, with some conditions previously lacking standardized treatment options.

For instance, the center's breast surgery clinic, launched this year, now receives 15 to 20 patients a day, about half of whom are diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the team. Doctors provide surgery or neoadjuvant chemotherapy based on each individual's condition, while introducing standardized practices to the local healthcare system.

"Through surgical demonstrations, bedside teaching, and professional training, we continue to develop local medical talent and support the long-term growth of the island nation's healthcare system," said Chu Liangzhao, head of the fifth China medical team to the Solomon Islands.

The team said it aims to help develop a sustainable local healthcare workforce with the skills and expertise to serve the community in the long term.