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A | 　　在云太医郑州素朴中医院，中医脑病专家郭六雷主任的门诊外，常年有来自全国各地的患者家庭等候。

This photo taken on May 28, 2026 shows Yuan Gang, a radiologist with the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, discussing MRI images with local doctors at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania. (The 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar/Handout via Xinhua)In a radiology room at Lumumba Regional Hospital in Tanzania's Zanzibar, a quiet technological shift is reshaping how doctors detect disease, make decisions, and save lives.
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.
This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2025 shows Yuan Gang, a radiologist with the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, talking with a local resident during a community health outreach activity in Zanzibar, Tanzania. (The 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar/Handout via Xinhua)

This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2025 shows Yuan Gang, a radiologist with the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, talking with a local resident during a community health outreach activity in Zanzibar, Tanzania. (The 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar/Handout via Xinhua)

This file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2025 shows Yuan Gang, a radiologist with the 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar, performing an ultrasound examination on a patient at a local health facility during a community health outreach activity in Zanzibar, Tanzania. (The 35th Chinese medical team in Zanzibar/Handout via Xinhua)
。郭六雷主任从事中医临床工作近30年。近年来，他将更多精力投入到青少年自闭症、注意力缺陷多动障碍等神经发育障碍的诊疗中，以古法中医为这些孩子探寻康复的新可能。　　回归经典，从《灵枢》中寻找答案　　郭六雷主任毕业于河南中医药大学，多年来潜心钻研《黄帝内经》《伤寒论》，从“读名家经验”转向“回归经典本源”。他系统挖掘整理了《灵枢》中几近失传的脉口人迎对比诊法和平衡阴阳经脉针法。这套体系以“天人相应”整体观和“阴阳平衡”理念为核心，借五运六气指导六经辨证，通过针药结合调整机体平衡。

B | 　　2026年1月，他的专著《〈灵枢〉针灸治验录》出版，收录187例病案，涵盖心脑血管、精神疾病等各科。书中病案书写简明，突出《灵枢》针灸诊断明确、取穴少、见效快的特色。郭六雷主任认为，无论是自闭症的“神失所守”，还是多动症的“神不安舍”，其根本都在于人体阴阳失衡、脏腑气机紊乱。通过精准诊脉判断病在阳经还是阴经、在表还是在里，再以取穴少、手法轻柔的针刺迅速调整气机，使儿童患者更容易接受。　　丙午年夏季的特别挑战　　2026丙午年，岁运水运太过，司天少阴君火，夏季主气少阳相火与客气少阴君火“两火叠加”，形成火气偏胜的格局。中医认为心藏神，心火过亢则神明被扰。对自闭症和多动症患儿而言，这种气候可能加剧烦躁易怒、夜卧不宁、注意力涣散等症状。郭六雷主任以五运六气理论指导临床，针对不同体质的孩子制定个性化调养方案，帮助他们在特殊年份平稳度过。　　给家长们的建议　　面对夏季挑战，郭六雷主任建议家长从三方面帮助孩子：饮食上适当增加苦瓜、莲子心等清心降火之品，同时以黑豆、桑葚滋养肾阴;起居上顺应夏季特点晚睡早起，保证午间小憩养心神，空调温度设在26℃左右;情志上保持平和，多进行晨起散步、午后静坐等舒缓活动。　　云太医郑州素朴中医院汇聚全国三甲医院资深专家，通过线上线下结合的模式，打破地域限制服务患者。