"I had been isolated for a period of time because I was exposed to some Ebola patients," he recalls. "I was quite stressed, witnessing the pain, suffering-and in some cases, death-of colleagues and patients. However, I had to stay calm and support my teammates.

"I knew my family and my country were concerned about our emotional and physical well-being, but the local people needed our help."

About 50 Chinese medical professionals have sacrificed their lives on the African continent over the past five decades. The stories narrated in the documentary represent the epitome of China's half-century of medical assistance to Africa, according to Cao.

"The documentary showed me the fearlessness of my compatriots and will spread their reputation and that of the Chinese medical teams around the world," he says. "I'm honored to be one of them."

Li Wentao, a researcher from the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations, says international cooperation in the field of healthcare embodies the spirit of humanity and internationalism, echoing Canadian Doctor Norman Bethune's selfless devotion to the Chinese people more than 80 years ago.

"Today, the China-Africa partnership is built on the basis of mutual benefits and win-win results. Dr Bethune's spirit of internationalism is indispensable in this context," says Li. "Those angels in white are messengers of peace and friendship."

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