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On the island, artificial intelligence (AI) systems are helping doctors interpret medical images, while remote consultations connect local physicians with specialists thousands of kilometers away.
Bridging this distance is Yuan Gang, a radiologist with the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, who combines local imaging, cloud-based AI analysis, and real-time specialist consultations.
For years, Zanzibar's healthcare system has faced challenges in diagnosing complex diseases, particularly because of limited imaging expertise, heavy workloads, and the lack of advanced diagnostic tools, said local physician Haitham Hamudu.
Imaging interpretation, often described as the "eyes" of modern medicine, has been especially constrained by limited expertise, heavy workloads, and a lack of advanced tools, Haitham said.
By linking the hospital's imaging system with the First People's Hospital of Lianyungang in east China's Jiangsu Province, he has introduced a three-layer diagnostic approach, which includes initial reading by local doctors, AI-assisted detection and classification, and quality control through Chinese specialist review.
This hybrid model is enabling doctors in Zanzibar to access the precision and standards of top-tier Chinese hospitals without requiring patients to leave the island.
"Technology is allowing us to overcome distance and resource gaps," Yuan said. "It is not just about solving one case, but about building a system that improves care for many patients."
One of the most striking cases involved a young Zanzibari child suffering from recurrent vomiting and lethargy.
After reviewing the child's Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans, Yuan diagnosed hydrocephalus but found the underlying cause unclear. He immediately initiated a remote consultation with neuroradiology experts in the Chinese city of Lianyungang.
By jointly reviewing the imaging data and clinical records, the team identified the hidden cause, provided a precise diagnosis and treatment recommendations, giving local doctors a clear path forward and the child a renewed chance at recovery.
Beyond individual cases, Yuan has introduced AI-powered imaging tools to improve diagnostic accuracy in Zanzibar.
He said many women have dense breast tissue, making breast cancer harder to detect with conventional mammography. AI-assisted mammography now analyzes images, classifies lesions using the internationally recognized Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, and helps doctors assess malignancy risk.
In one case, a 42-year-old woman with mild breast pain showed no obvious abnormalities on routine examination. AI, however, detected two hidden nodules and accurately classified their risk, helping doctors avoid unnecessary procedures while ensuring timely follow-up.
Similarly, AI-assisted lung imaging is improving the early detection of pulmonary nodules that are often missed in manual readings.
In one case, a 56-year-old man with a chronic cough was initially diagnosed with inflammation. Yuan's review, supported by AI analysis, identified four small nodules, including one with high-risk features, prompting closer monitoring and potentially preventing the progression of an early tumor.
Beyond diagnosis, Yuan is helping local doctors adopt AI tools, standardized reporting systems, and structured diagnostic methods through hands-on training and case-based teaching, improving diagnostic accuracy while strengthening local capacity.
The AI imaging initiative is part of a broader digital healthcare partnership between China and Tanzania's Zanzibar, Yuan said.
The hospital and its partner institution in Lianyungang have established regular remote multidisciplinary team consultations, bringing together specialists in neurosurgery, oncology, and other disciplines to jointly review complex cases and develop treatment plans.
"I have never seen this kind of consultation before," said local physician Haitham. "So many experts working together, providing practical solutions. It is very inspiring."
Bao Zengtao, leader of the Chinese medical team, said remote consultations not only improve patient care but also enhance the professional capacity of local healthcare workers.
Yuan added that the ultimate goal is to build a sustainable model that can be expanded across Africa, ensuring more patients have access to accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
。 8月20日14时，跑完中午送餐高峰最后一单，淘宝闪购外卖骑手孙海宁，推开衡水市区育才街上的欣念饺子馆大门，一股清凉扑面而来，满身燥热顿时消散。
B | 点上一份骑手特惠餐，随身水壶接满水，他在专属休息区安稳坐下，静待新的派单。欣念饺子馆是衡水市首批加入爱“新”餐厅计划的餐饮店之一。为给新就业群体送去温暖，前不久，共青团衡水市委联合淘宝闪购衡水运营中心，推出爱“新”餐厅计划，向全城餐饮店发出倡议，为新就业群体提供一个能吃上热乎饭、能落脚休息的地方。倡议发出后，不少餐饮店纷纷响应、积极报名，共146家餐饮店加入这个暖心计划。以前，中午送餐高峰过后，很多餐馆已经闭餐，孙海宁找不到像样的落脚点，只能随便对付一口，靠在电动自行车上眯一会儿。
C | “我们专门划出专属休息区，备上免费饮用水、应急药品，骑手过来歇脚、充电都免费。
D | ”欣念饺子馆育才街店负责人苏祖平介绍，餐厅延长打烊时间，推出性价比高的骑手特惠餐，配备微波炉，骑手自带的饭菜还可以随时加热。为让暖心服务真正落地见效，淘宝闪购衡水运营中心绘制了爱“新”餐厅地图，146家合作餐饮店全部清晰标注，骑手们在跑单途中翻开地图就能找到最近的站点。“爱‘新’餐厅都在临街顺路的地方，门口的标识一眼就能看见，过了饭点也能吃上热乎饭，再也不用紧紧张张赶时间了。”孙海宁吃完饭，疲惫消散了大半。
E | 衡水市146家爱“新”餐厅织成了一张覆盖全城的暖心网络。所有门店统一设置休息区，充电设备、微波炉、应急药品一应俱全，成为骑手们奔波路上安心歇脚的港湾。（日报记者 焦 磊）。
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