Chinese ophthalmologists perform 77 free cataract operations for patients in Laos

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Laos
Country	Lao People's Democratic Republic
Start Date	Jan 01, 2011
End Date	May 03, 2028
Duration	6,332 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`38736`

Grant Description

From November 24 to November 27, 2011, a medical team of Chinese ophthalmologists from Beijing Tongren Hospital helped operate on 77 cataract patients in Laos as a part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic ties. The humanitarian mission is a part of China's "Bright Light Tour"/"Bringing Light Tour" around the world.

📚 Sources & References

“中老友好光明行”活动在老挝受到欢迎
中老友协会长武韬访问老挝
友好光明行历次活动简介 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.