China donates RMB 2.1 million in medical supplies to Gambia as part of "Brightness Action" campaign (linked to project #67569)
Commitment amount
$ 343602.0323508381
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 343602.03
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Gambia
Sector
Health (Code: 120)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On January 23rd, 2019, the China "Brightness Action" Campaign opening ceremony occurred at the Sheikh Zayed Regional Eye Care Center in Kanifing, Gambia. At the ceremony, RMB 2.1 million worth of medical equipment was donated to the Gambian government from China. As part of this program, China brought together 12 experts who will be conducting a 10-day free cataract surgery at the Regional Eye Care Center in Kanifing (project #67569). Additionally, patients who had regained eyesight had their eye patches removed at the ceremony. This is part of a larger "Brightness Action" Campaign held in many countries.
Additional details
The "Brightness Action" project is also known as the "Bright Journey Project" and "光明行项目" in Chinese.
Number of official sources
4
Number of total sources
5
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of Gambia [Government Agency]
Implementing agencies [Type]
Sheikh Zayed Regional Eye Care Center (SZRECC) [NGO/CSO/Foundation]