Jinan in Shandong province hosts an international training program aimed at strengthening midwife skills and protecting maternal and child health in Africa from April 12 to 30. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The program also facilitated academic exchanges. Participants visited a cultural experience base to explore calligraphy, paper-cutting, tea art, and TCM wellness.

Filimon Asseged Belay from Ethiopia was amazed by the integration of traditional Chinese medicine into diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. "This simple yet convenient form of traditional medicine is highly suitable as a distinctive healthcare approach to meet Africa's needs," he said.