Chinese doctors do 97 cataract surgeries for Vietnamese patients
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Vietnam
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Free-standing technical assistance
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
Between 14 and 17 November 2009, a team of Chinese ophthalmologists sponsored by the Chinese government performed free cataract surgeries for 97 patients between 47 and 87 years of age in Bac Giang Vietnam. The Chinese People's Association of Friendship with Foreign Countries collaborated with the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations to organize this project. The value of this project is unknown. This humanitarian mission is a part of China's "Bright Light" or "Bringing Light" or "Action for Bright Eye" (光明行) tour to improve vision around the world.
Number of official sources
2
Number of total sources
5
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Viet Nam [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Vietnamese Union of Friendship Organizations [NGO/CSO/Foundation]
Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) [NGO/CSO/Foundation]