In the heart of North Africa, a quiet revolution in healthcare is unfolding—one acupuncture needle at a time. 🩹 Dr. Lu Yuanzheng, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) expert from Shiyan in the Chinese mainland’s Hubei Province, has become a local hero in Algeria’s Setif region since 2017. As part of China’s 27th medical aid team, he’s blending ancient wisdom with modern care, proving that ‘magic needles’ can transcend borders.
💡 Fun fact: Algerians call acupuncture ‘Libaira’ (meaning ‘needle treatment’), a term born in 1963 when China first sent medical teams to the region. Fast, affordable, and shockingly effective, these techniques quickly earned their legendary nickname. Dr. Lu’s patients—from farmers to teachers—swear by the relief they get from chronic pain and stress, calling it ‘like electricity resetting the body’! ⚡
🌟 Beyond healing, this story is about cultural connection. ‘Every needle tells a story of trust,’ says Dr. Lu, who’s learned basic Arabic to comfort patients. His clinic? A vibrant mix of Mandarin greetings, aromatic herbal remedies, and laughter—a true cross-cultural wellness hub. 🌐
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