Chinese government funds 515 free cataract surgeries under the Bright Journey Eye Care Mission (linked to Record ID#70223 and #70295)

Funder	China (People's Republic of)
Recipient Organization	Jamaica
Country	Jamaica
Start Date	Jul 30, 2018
End Date	Jan 16, 2026
Duration	2,727 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`70294`

Grant Description

In July 2018, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, Tian Qi, and Jamaican Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, agreed to the Bright Journey Eye Care Mission (also known as the Bright Journey Project).

According to the Jamaica Observer, the Bright Journey team performed 515 cataract surgeries before the end of their visit to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). 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.