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)。

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.。

Hong said the program aims to foster cooperation and 黑料吃瓜網(wǎng)998.su永久有效exchanges between the two countries by bringing light and hope to Zimbabwean patients.。

"There is 150cc黑料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.。

HARARE,五一吃瓜網(wǎng)站官網(wǎng)入口下載 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.。

He expressed hope for more bilateral medical collaborations in the future. "We hope to be 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.。

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

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

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.。

"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 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.。

The program marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe and the 40th anniversary of bilateral medical cooperation.。

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.。

A total of 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe will receive free surgeries from Chinese doctors under the China-aided "Bright Journey" program.。