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Chinese Government dispatches first medical team to perform cataract surgeries (Linked to Record ID#57410)
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Burundi |
| Country | Burundi |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2016 |
| End Date | Jun 30, 2027 |
| Duration | 4,198 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 52928 |
Grant Description
In December 2016, the Chinese Embassy in Burundi implemented the "Walking towards Light" ("光明行") Project, which involved operating a temporarily free clinic at Prince Regent Charles Hospital.
During the nine-day period, Chinese ophthalmologists performed cataract surgery free of charge for 182 patients in Burundi.
The Chinese expert group also trained local medical staff and donated surgical equipment and related medicines to Prince Regent Charles Hospital.
The project was led by National Health Commission of PRC (国家卫生计生委) and implemented by a medical team coming from Chinese hospitals including Peking Union Medical College Hospital (北京协和医院、青海省人民医院、江西大学眼科医院). See Record ID#57410 for a second team deployed in 2018.
Sources & References
- 青海医疗队让布隆迪患者看到光明
- 驻布隆迪使馆孙健临时代办在布隆迪《新生报》发表署名文章：《光明行，迈向光明未来》
- Chinese doctors launch cataract surgery operation in Burundi
- 驻布隆迪使馆临时代办孙健出席中国政府援布“光明行”项目闭诊暨物资交接仪式
- China's assistance to Burundi's 'Bright Line' event held a opening ceremony
- Chinese government's assistance to Burundi's 'Bright Line' event ended successfully 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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