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The Port of Dakar welcomes the Chinese hospital ship "Ji Xiang Fang Zhou"

The Chinese navy hospital ship “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou” docked at the Port Autonome de Dakar on Friday, 25 September 2026, the first port call of its kind in Senegal, with a programme of free medical consultations running until 1 October.

The Chinese military hospital ship “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou”, marked with a large red cross, moored at the quay at the Port Autonome de Dakar.

On Friday, 25 September 2026, the Port Autonome de Dakar (PAD) welcomed the Chinese navy hospital ship “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou”, as part of strengthening maritime and military cooperation between Senegal and China. This is the first port call by a Chinese navy hospital ship in Senegal.

The vessel was welcomed by officials of the Senegalese National Navy and representatives of the Port Autonome de Dakar, including the Director General, Doune Pathé Mbengue.

During its port call, from 25 September to 1 October 2026, the ship's medical crew is offering around 600 free consultations and specialist care sessions per day to the Senegalese population, for patients already identified by the relevant departments of the Ministry of Health. Consultations are held daily until 29 September; the morning of 30 September is reserved for care already scheduled.

The port has announced its full operational and logistical support for the success and security of this campaign, carried out in coordination with the health authorities, the National Navy and the Embassy of China in Senegal.

Chinese navy officers and Senegalese officials in white uniform walk through a crowd waving Senegalese and Chinese flags.
The delegation welcomed by a crowd waving the flags of Senegal and China.
A row of Senegalese sailors in white uniform, standing at attention facing the Chinese hospital ship moored at the quay.
Senegalese sailors standing at attention during the welcome ceremony.
Close-up view of the hospital ship's white hull, bearing the number 868 and a large red cross.
The “Ji Xiang Fang Zhou”, registration number 868, at the quay at the Port of Dakar.