Chinese Government implements 2019 'Bright Journey' Program in Sitagu Shwe Pyi Hein Eye Hospital

Funder	China National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC)
Recipient Organization	Government of Myanmar (Burma)
Country	Myanmar
Start Date	Aug 30, 2019
End Date	May 08, 2031
Duration	4,269 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`88711`

Grant Description

On August 30, 2019, the Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar launched the 2019 "Brightness Journey" (光明行) at Sitagu Shwe Pyi Hein Eye Hospital. This project is supported by the PRC National Health Commission. The purpose of this 2019 trip to Myanmar is to perform 200 surgeries to cataracts patients. The program ended on September 3, 2019.

Since 2011, the Yunnan Provincial Medical Team has carried out 15 bright walks in Myanmar and completed 3,464 free cataract treatment operations.

The program is organized by by Yunnan Civil International Friendship Foundation, the Health Commission of Yunnan Province, and Kunming Medical University.

📋 Staff Comments

The Chinese project title is 光明行 ('guang ming xing') which roughly translates to Brightness Journey or Bright Trip or Bright Walk.

📚 Sources & References

杨守征参赞出席“光明行”活动启动仪式
云南“光明行”活动让仰光患者重见光明
丝绸之路上的光明行——健康快车“一带一路”国际光明行项目 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.