Amos Chakaza, a 67-year-old patient, traveled over 170 km from Manicaland Province to Harare for screening. "I can't wait for my vision to be clear since I have a lot of responsibilities. Having poor eyesight is detrimental to my work. I need to see clearly to be more productive," Chakaza said.。

Hunan has implemented numerous medical projects in Zimbabwe over the years, including initiatives for maternal and child health, schistosomiasis prevention and treatment, and traditional Chinese medicine training.。

He expressed hope for more bilateral medical collaborations in the future. "We hope to be 吃瓜网51爆料小黄人able to increase the diversity of the surgeries that we do at this hospital so that we'll be able to serve our people better and to make the services more available," he said.。

"The incidence of cataracts in Zimbabwe is high, and we are concerned about the health of the Zimbabwean people," she said, adding that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the cooperation and friendship between China and Zimbabwe.。

A total of 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe will receive free surgeries from Chinese doctors under the China-aided "Bright Journey" program.。热门黑料吃瓜爆料门事件

The 51吃瓜爆料黑料官网program marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe and the 40th anniversary of bilateral medical cooperation.。

A team of 12 doctors from China's Hunan Provincial People's Hospital will perform the surgeries from Feb. 23 to March 1 in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, Hong Xiuqin, the team leader, told Xinhua on Wednesday.。

Boniface Macheka, head of ophthalmology at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, praised the initiative as a testament to Zimbabwe-China relations.。

A Chinese doctor shows visitors a variety of traditional Chinese medicine at the Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Center in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Dec. 2, 2024.(Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)。

A Chinese doctor examines a patient at a hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Feb. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)。

Hong said the program aims to foster cooperation and exchanges between the two countries by bringing light and hope to Zimbabwean patients.。

HARARE, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- A total of 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe will receive free surgeries from Chinese doctors under the China-aided "Bright Journey" program.。

"There is a historical basis to the relationship between our country and China. I believe this relationship is going to be further solidified by this program," he told Xinhua.。

Screening for eligible patients began on Feb. 12 and is currently underway, Hong said, adding that the Chinese medical team will cooperate with local doctors, provide on-site training, and engage in academic exchanges with Zimbabwean healthcare personnel.。