The 16th China Medical Team visits the SOS International Children's Village in the Central African Republic earlier June. [Photo by Song Wenhui/for China Daily]

The SOS Children's Village in Central African Republic is located in the suburbs of the country's capital city Bangui. Founded in 1992, SOS Children's Village currently has 111 orphans from 11 families.

It is reported falciparum malaria is the most common infectious disease transmitted by mosquito bites in the country. Due to limited medical treatment, malaria incidence and mortality in the Central African Republic are extremely high. The Chinese medical team donated 10,000 yuan's ($1,560) worth of artemisinin, a special anti-malarial drug for children, to villages during this visit. The team also promised to follow up on the quality of local children's lives and medical care, and provide long-term help.