Local community impressed by Chinese Traditional Medicine
Nearly three decades since it was founded, the Mediterranean Regional Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine (MRCTCM) in Paola has provided people in Malta with an alternative medical system to treat pain and illness. The staggering results enjoyed by many patients have earned it a solid reputation that is worth noting.
Diplomatic relations between Malta and China go as far back as 1972, with cooperation in the medical field taking real shape in 1994, when the MRCTCM was set up. Over the years, acupuncture clinics were also introduced at Mater Dei Hospital and the Gozo General Hospital to cater for a wider audience of patients.
So far, the MRCTCM has welcomed a total of 17 medical teams deployed to Malta by the Chinese government. The teams, which change annually, consist of top professionals in TCM and bring a first-class medical service to the local community. Leading the active team for the current term is the renowned and popular Dr Chen Weifeng.
To date, these medical practitioners have treated nearly 220,000 patients in Malta. This impressive number includes Maltese locals, resident foreigners and even members of the Chinese community living in Malta. What’s more, over...