The 20th Chinese medical team from the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) hosted a free health clinic on Malta, offering residents Chinese healing with a unique blend of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and wellness practices.
The event, part of a decades-long collaboration between China and Malta, drew enthusiastic participation from locals eager to explore holistic health solutions.
The clinic started with a lively lecture and demonstration by Tang Limei, a medical team member, who introduced Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese aerobic exercise known for promoting physical and mental well-being. Attendees from seniors to younger residents joined the practice, learning movements designed to enhance vitality.
“Practising Baduanjin is not only good for older people but also beneficial for the younger people,” said 72-year-old Christine Cuschieri, who plans to continue the exercises at home. “I’m sure it will be very helpful.”
Following the exercise session, the medical team, led by Yang Libai, provided a range of free services, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, personalised health consultations, and the distribution of medicinal plasters.
Traditional Chinese Healing
Team member Zhou Wenting handed out supplies, ensuring residents left with practical tools to support their health. For many, the event was an introduction to TCM, a practice that has served approximately 250,000 Maltese patients since the MRCTCM’s establishment in 1994.
The clinic resonated deeply with attendees. Marie Louise, 79, who has previously undergone acupuncture at Mater Dei Hospital, described the event as “very good and helpful” and expressed interest in revisiting TCM to address neck pain.
Josette Mifsud, 73, called the experience “new and beneficial,” noting her intent to continue practising Baduanjin at home. She urged other local councils to host similar events, citing their value for public health.
The MRCTCM, a joint initiative by the Chinese and Maltese governments, has dispatched 20 medical teams comprising over 100 doctors to Malta over the past three decades. Tuesday’s clinic underscored the program’s enduring impact, blending cultural exchange with accessible healthcare. “I would love to see more events like this,” Marie Louise added, echoing a sentiment shared by many in Swieqi.
As the medical team packed up, residents left with new health insights and a renewed appreciation for the bridge between Chinese tradition and Maltese community care.
Source: Chinese medical team offers free clinical services in Malta, Belt and Road News Network
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