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Zhejiang Province sends team of 5 Ophthalmologists to Mali for short term medical aid mission
| Funder | Unspecified Chinese Government Institution |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Mali |
| Country | Mali |
| Start Date | Jan 11, 2020 |
| End Date | Feb 01, 2029 |
| Duration | 3,309 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 93589 |
Grant Description
Between January 11 and January 19, 2020, a team of 5 Chinese doctors from the Eye Center of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine traveled to Mali where they carried out free cataract surgeries for 41 patients, most of whom were impoverished. The doctors were stationed at Mali Hospital, in Bamako.
In addition to providing direct care, the team also held demonstrations and lectures for the resident ophthalmologists at Mali hospital. The team was sent by the Health Commission of Zhejiang Province and funded by the Chinese government..
On January 16th, the Chinese Ambassador Zhu Liying visited the team at the hospital and donated a box of medications to the hospital in honor of his visit (see Record ID#94889).
Staff Comments
1. In Chinese, the medical mission was referred to as the '送光明' 援外医疗任务
Sources & References
- Chinese doctors offer free eye surgeries in Mali
- Zhejiang eye doctors offer free medical services in West Africa
- 浙江省赴马里短期眼科专家组顺利完成“送光明”援外医疗任务
- 驻马里大使朱立英和卫生部长西迪贝共同出席“光明行”活动 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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