On July 1, 2025, PUMCH launched a medical imaging technology training program for Belt and Road Initiative countries. Sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and hosted by PUMCH's Department of Radiology, this program draws on the department's advanced imaging techniques and rich teaching experience. The well-designed curriculum included cutting-edge applications of advanced imaging techniques, hands-on workshops on state-of-the-art CT and MR scanners, and clinical case analysis, attracting 28 medical professionals from seven countries: Romania, Gambia, Bulgaria, Myanmar, Nepal, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria.

PUMCH Vice President Du Bin warmly welcomed the international participants at the opening ceremony. He briefly introduced PUMCH's time-honored history, medical excellence and overall development and expressed China's commitment to strengthening healthcare partnerships with Belt and Road countries.

Dr. Feng Feng, Director of Radiology, presented the department's capabilities, advanced equipment, and major accomplishments. The impressive overview left participants excited about the learning opportunities ahead.

▲Dr. Feng Feng was delivering opening remarks

The opening ceremony featured immersive screenings of four films: the PUMCH introduction video "Centennial PUMCH: All for the People", a film about Chinese civilization for international audiences, "Understanding China—What does the country have to offer", and "This is Beijing". These films gave participants insights into China's cultural heritage, medical advances, and role in global health initiatives.

▲Film screening at the opening ceremony

He Jianyu, Associate Professor and Party Secretary of the School of Marxism at Tsinghua University, delivered a lecture on "China's Medical Aid Teams: History, Impact and Learnings”, putting on full display the selfless dedication and compassion driving China's international medical assistance teams.

On the day, participants also toured the hospital's museum, exploring PUMCH's century-long history through historical exhibits.

▲PUMCH History Museum tour

During the 21-day program, participants will visit various departments at PUMCH as well as other hospitals and universities in Beijing, engaging in diverse learning activities, hands-on practice, and experiential learning. In this program, the pursuit of medical imaging excellence connects healthcare professionals across borders, while the shared commitment to global health deepens bonds along the “Silk Road of Health”. Director Feng Feng hopes the program will create lasting partnerships and foster exchanges in medical imaging, making greater contributions to advancing the field and promoting human health worldwide.

Written by Li Xiang, Xiao Yawen, Li Juan, Chen Jiajing and Dong Jingge

Pictures courtesy of Xue Huadan and Li Xiang

Reviewed by Feng Feng and He Jing