In order to promote a "Healthy Africa", China introduced its expertise in telemedicine diagnostic services to Benin, for jointly exploring "benefiting the people" service model for Benin. In that regard, Oversea Chinese Association of the Republic of Benin organized a conference with the Center for West African Studies of the University of Electronic Science (UESTC) and Chengdu Chengdian (UESTC) Health Data to promote China’s telemedicine diagnostic services. The program which was held on Wednesday, 11th January 2023 hosted dignitaries like Mr. Binjamin Hounkpatin, The Health Minister of Health Ministry of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Yajuan Shi, President for Oversea Chinese Association of the Republic of Benin, Professor Zhao Shurong, Director for Center for West African Studies of UESTC, Jianming Qu, CEO/Director for Chengdu UESTC Goldisc Health Data (DICOM Standard National and Local Collaborated Engineering Laboratory) and Jipeng Fan, Product Manager.

At 16:07 pm (Beijing time) on January 11th, the meeting commenced with an opening speech by the Health Minister of the Republic of Benin, Benjamin Hounkpatin. Followed by a presentation from the president of the Oversea Chinese Association of the Republic of Benin, Yajuan Shi. Prof. Zhao Shurong, Director of the Center for West African Studies of UESTC was invited and in her speech, she gave a brief presentation on the Center.  

Introduction to Telemedicine Diagnostic Service Platform Promotion by Jianming Qu, in his speech,he said, “Telemedicine is the use of technology that enables remote healthcare (telehealth).” Social distancing restrictions have ensured that online health systems become the current ideal healthcare practice. It restricts patient displacement, allots hospital capacity for important situations, and helps prevent the spread of disease.It reduces the possibility of direct physical contact between patients and medical workers where it is necessary,” one of the CEO/Directors of DICOM.

Telemedicine offers Teleconsultations,Remote Prescribing, and Telenursing via not only chat or video calls but also through collaborations with digital transportation application companies such as (DICOM Standard National and Local Collaborated Engineering Laboratory, providing medication for patients at home). The new platform could help millions of Beninese who lack access to affordable and reliable health services.

As part of their solution for Benin, their company would train local Telecom network engineers in maintenance. In addition, their tests are performed by Chinese medical professionals and AI.

Next steps:CWAS and DICOM. Would arrange a visit for the Minister of Health to visit China/Chengdu in case of  Telemedicine.

Link About Chengdu Chengdian Goldisc Health Data Technology Co., Ltd:

http://www.gdpacs.com/gsjj.jhtml