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China dispatches third 'Light Journey' ophthalmology aid mission to Chad in May 2023 [Linked to Record ID#106325]
| Funder | National Health Commission of China |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | China-Chad Friendship Hospital |
| Country | Chad |
| Start Date | May 20, 2023 |
| End Date | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Duration | 1,128 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 106342 |
Grant Description
On May 20, 2023, the Chinese government sent a ten-person ophthalmology medical team from to N'Djamena, Chad, to work in the China-Chad Friendship Hospital.
The team conducted free ophthalmology surgeries, diagnoses, and treatments, while also engaging in professional training for ophthalmologists in Chad.
They carried out about 302 free cataract surgeries and fundus disease screening and cataract screening for more than 600 people. The ophthalmology team members came from Nanchang University's Affiliated Eye Hospital. The medical team departed on May 29, 2023.
On May 24, Chinese Ambassador to Chad Wang Xining and Chad's Secretary of State for Public Health Zenabe visited the China-Chad Friendship Hospital to visit patients who had undergone cataract surgery.
Staff Comments
1. The Chinese name for this medical mission is 光明行.
Sources & References
- Ambassador to Chad visits patients after surgery of the 'Bright Journey' ophthalmic medical aid project
- Chinese Ambassador to Chad Wang Xining Attends Medical Supplies Donation Ceremony under the Counterpart Hospital Cooperation Mechanism
- The 18th Chinese (Jiangxi) Medical Aid Team to Chad donated 4.16 million yuan worth of medicines and medical equipment to the China-Chad Friendship Hospital, 'The messenger of light' sets off! China (Jiangxi) medical team to aid Chad 'Light Journey' sets off
- Walking for EYE and witnessing friendship----China (Jiangxi) medical team to aid Chad in 2023 'Bright Journey' sets out
- Our hospital held a theme party day activity of 'National Boundaries
- Love Without Borders
- Bright Journey
- New Achievements' Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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