Chinese doctors do 97 cataract surgeries for Vietnamese patients

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Viet Nam
Country	Viet Nam
Start Date	Jan 01, 2009
End Date	Jan 18, 2026
Duration	6,226 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`35132`

Grant Description

Between 14 and 17 November 2009, a team of Chinese ophthalmologists sponsored by the Chinese government performed free cataract surgeries for 97 patients between 47 and 87-years of age in Bac Giang Vietnam.

The Chinese People's Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries collaborated with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations to organize this project. The value of this project is unknown.

This humanitarian mission is a part of China's "Bright Light" or "Bringing Light" or "Action for Bright Eye" (光明行) tour to improve vision around the world.

📚 Sources & References

Vietnam highly values Chinese doctors' assistance to cataract patients
Chinese doctors hold free eye surgery on cataract patients in N Vietnam
Chinese doctors hold free eye surgery on cataract patients in N Vietnam
友好光明行历次活动简介, “中越友好光明行”活动取得圆满成功 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.