Chinese government funds free cataract operations from Bright Journey Medical Team and donates equipment worth MVR 5.7 million for Maldives (Linked to Record ID#69440, #69381, #53776)

On December 21, 2015, the Chinese government signed an agreement with the Maldivian government to send the Bright Journey Medical team, along with the appropriate equipment, to the Maldives to conduct cataract surgery on 100 patients at the Hulhumalé Hospital.

On January 27, 2016, the Chinese government donated the equipment used for the eye surgeries, worth MVR 5.7 million, to the Maldives for its hospitals, according to Sun Online. 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.