China donates RMB 2.1 million in medical supplies to Gambia as part of 'Brightness Action' campaign (linked to Record ID#67569)

Project narrative

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 (Record ID#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.