Doctor Yuan Jingwei traveled over 20,000 kilometers from China to Liberia to help establish the country's first-ever cardiology department. She was set to return home, but on the eve of her flight, she chose to stay 18 more months. That decision kept her away from her family for 930 days, but also kept hundreds of hearts beating strong. In this exclusive interview, Doctor Yuan shares the challenges and emotional moments on the front lines of African healthcare, exemplifying the skill, compassion, and courage of Chinese medical professionals abroad.