Chinese ophthalmologists perform free cataract operations for Cambodian patients (linked to Record ID#38733)

Funder	National Health Commission of China
Recipient Organization	Preah Ket Melea Military Hospital
Country	Cambodia
Start Date	Jan 01, 2013
End Date	Sep 01, 2029
Duration	6,087 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`38731`

Grant Description

On December 4, 2013, a medical team of 10 Chinese ophthalmologists from the Beijing Tongren Hospital helped operate on cataract patients in Cambodia as a part of the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of China-Cambodia diplomatic ties.

The team have spent a two-day humanitarian mission, which is a part of China's "Bright Light Tour"/"Bringing Light Tour" around the world, at the Preah Ketomelea Hospital, known as the Military Hospital, in order to perform cataract surgeries for 100 Cambodian patients free-of-charge.

📚 Sources & References

“中柬友好光明行”活动在柬埔寨举行, 2013 China-Cambodia Bringing Light Tour Held in Cambodia
Chinese ophthalmologists help restore sight for Cambodian eye patients 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.