Chinese government sent medical teams for the Brightening of the Mekong River Project

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Asia, regional
Country	Asia, regional
Start Date	Oct 14, 2016
End Date	Nov 01, 2027
Duration	4,035 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`65321`

Grant Description

On October 14th, 2016, Chinese Government launched the Brightening of the Mekong River Project (or 湄公河光明行复明 or "Mekong Bright Tour") in Vientiane, that China sent medical teams to Cambodia, Viet Nam, Laos and Myanmar and conducted free eye surgery for 800 poor cataract patients. It is jointly organized by the China Public Diplomatic Association and the China Charity Federation.

For country level projects see projects #64222 (Laos) and #64226 (Myanmar).

📚 Sources & References

驻老挝大使关华兵出席“湄公河光明行复明启动仪式”, “澜湄光明行走进老挝”仪式在万象举行
厦门眼科中心下月将派医疗队参与“湄公河五国光明行”
厦门眼科中心医疗队赴柬埔寨开展复明手术
刁明副总领事出席“湄公河光明行复明仪式”, “Mekong Bright Action” brings brightness to poor cataract patients in Laos 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.