The 15th China Batch Medical Team touched down at Accra International Airport on March 24, 2026, marking the start of another annual rotation of Chinese medical cooperation with Ghana. Dispatched by the Health Commission of Guangdong Province – Guangdong Medical University, the new team arrives to continue a decades-long tradition of bilateral health collaboration.
The arrival ceremony was a warm affair, with the outgoing 14th China Batch Medical Team on hand to welcome their successors. Representatives from the Health Community of West Africa Association and Lekma Hospital also joined the reception, underscoring the strong partnerships that sustain this medical cooperation initiative.
The incoming team of specialists will spend the next year providing medical services, sharing expertise and supporting clinical care at Lekma Hospital and other partner institutions. The annual rotation ensures continuity of care while allowing returning physicians to share their experiences gained during service in Ghana.
The 15th China Medical Team steps off the aircraft at the Accra International Airport. The team members, carrying their luggage and medical supplies, arrive in Accra on March 24, 2026, marking the beginning of their one-year medical mission in Ghana.
Posing together after clearing immigration, the 15th China Medical Team displays a banner bearing their name. Dressed in matching grey polo shirts, the group—comprising specialists in surgery, internal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and other fields—stands ready to provide medical support at Lekma Hospital.
In a symbolic moment of continuity, the outgoing 14th China Medical Team stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the incoming 15th batch. The handover represents the seamless transition of knowledge and care that has defined China-Ghana health cooperation for over a decade. Members of the Health Community of West Africa Association joined in celebrating the milestone.
Newly arrived team members engage warmly with their predecessors and local counterparts. The interactions allowed the incoming team to receive guidance on local medical practices and community engagement, ensuring a smooth transition as they prepare to take over duties at Lekma Hospital in the coming days.
The annual rotation, facilitated by the Health Commission of Guangdong Province – Guangdong Medical University, underscores the enduring partnership between China and Ghana. Since the first team’s arrival years ago, the medical missions have provided essential healthcare services, conducted specialized surgeries and promoted the integration of traditional Chinese medicine into local care.
The 15th batch is expected to officially assume their duties at Lekma Hospital following a formal handover ceremony, continuing the legacy of friendship and medical excellence that has benefited countless Ghanaians.
