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Chinese Government provides grant for China-Maldives Ophthalmology Centre Project on Hulhumalé Island (Linked to Record ID#52444)
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of the Maldives |
| Country | Maldives |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Sep 19, 2028 |
| Duration | 3,914 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 53776 |
Grant Description
In December 2018, the Chinese Government and the Government of the Maldives signed a grant agreement for the China-Maldives Ophthalmology Centre Project. This project is also known as the Dr. N. D. Abdullah Abdul Hakeem Ophthalmology Centre Project. The China-Maldives Ophthalmology Centre is located at the Hulhumale' Hospital.
It will provide eye care treatments related to cataracts, glaucoma, ocular surface diseases, refractive errors, and vitreous and retinal disease.
The size of the grant that was provided for the centre is unknown, but it is known that the Chinese Government also donated equipment, medications and consumables to the centre worth over MVR 11.1 million. The project implementer is Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University (ZOC) in Guangdong.
The project completion ceremony took place on January 13, 2020.
Sources & References
- Interview with Chinese Ambassdor H.E. Zhang Lizhong by Talk Maldives
- PSM
- China to open ophthalmic center in Maldives
- 对外投资合作国别（地区）指南 —— 马尔代夫2018版
- China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry
- Feature: Chinese experts brightening the vision of Maldivians
- Hulhumale Hospital
- Ophthalmology centre to open in Hulhumale by mid-January
- Chinese doctors light up world for visually impaired Maldivians
- 张利忠大使出席中马眼科中心揭幕仪式
- New ophthalmology center officially opens doors for services in Hulhumalé
- Signing of agreement between Maldives and China on establishing a collaboration center for ophthalmology
- Dr N.D. Abdulla Abdul Hakeem Ophthalmology Centre inaugurated today
- 驻马尔代夫使馆和中国眼科医疗专家组就在马设立中国眼科中心接受马国家电视台专访
- New ophthalmology centre treats over 1,000 patients in the opening week 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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