12,700 km Across 8 Time Zones: TKP Completes Major Intercontinental Medical Evacuation

In response to a critical injury sustained by a Chinese worker in Côte d'Ivoire, TKP Medical Assistance successfully executed a complex cross-continental transfer via commercial stretcher flight, spanning Africa, Europe, and Asia. The mission covered over 12,700 kilometers and crossed 8 time zones—ensuring the patient returned safely to Beijing for advanced treatment.

TKP medical staff consult with local doctors in Abidjan to assess the patient’s condition and confirm transfer readiness

 An Urgent Call from West Africa

A Chinese employee working with ZTE Corporation in Côte d’Ivoire suffered a severe fall, resulting in a femoral fracture. Prompt emergency response efforts were launched, including transfer to the best local hospital and immediate coordination with company leadership. While the patient was stabilized, local medical limitations—such as blood supply shortages—posed significant challenges. Thanks to colleagues’ blood donations, surgery was performed, but doctors advised urgent repatriation for continued care.

The injured patient arrives safely at Abidjan International Airport under full medical escort

Coordinated Global Action

ZTE’s crisis response team, together with the Chinese embassy and family members, contacted TKP Medical Assistance to organize an urgent international evacuation. TKP quickly assessed the patient’s condition and proposed a commercial stretcher solution, arranging all approvals and logistics for a multileg route: Abidjan → Paris → Beijing. The custom plan balanced patient safety, equipment needs, and long-haul flight considerations.

The patient is carefully secured on the commercial flight stretcher, ready for intercontinental transfer

 Mission Accomplished – Across Continents

From tropical West Africa to the heart of China, this 12,700-kilometer journey crossed three continents and eight time zones, marking one of TKP’s most ambitious operations to date. After seamless medical escort and in-transit care, the patient safely arrived in Beijing and was immediately transferred to a specialized hospital. The case highlights TKP’s ability to deliver global critical care solutions under the most demanding circumstances.

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