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China implements free cataract surgeries in Sierra Leone
| Funder | China National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Start Date | Nov 06, 2018 |
| End Date | Apr 03, 2030 |
| Duration | 4,166 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 62753 |
Grant Description
On November 6, 2018, the Chinese Government launched the 6th "Guangmingxing" (Brightness Trip) free cataract surgery project in the City Hospital of Kenema, Sierra Leone.
The project was funded by the National Health Commission of China and was organized by the provincial Health Commission of Hunan Province. The team was made up of six senior ophthalmologists and nurses from Xiangya Hospital of Hunan Province.
The project lasted for about a month, during which the medical team carried out over 100 free cataract operations for local residents of Freetown and Kenema. The team also donated ophthalmological equipment worth 1.6 million Yuan to the local hospitals. This project is completed.
Sources & References
- 中国援塞拉利昂“光明行”启动仪式举行
- Chinese medical team launches free cataract surgery in Sierra Leone
- 援塞医疗队系列报道之十一】2018年中国援塞'光明行'活动正式启动
- Comprehensive
- Hunan Health News Weekly-(the 46th week of 2018, total 158 issues)
- Launching Ceremony of China's Aid to Sierra Leone 'Bright Action' held 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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Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation
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