Doctors carry out free cataract operations on humanitarian grounds

BURUNDI: As part of a medical aid initiative, the 20th Chinese medical mission sent to Burundi performed free cataract surgeries. 

The Umugiraneza Hospital of Kibimba in the region of Giheta performed cataract surgeries on 47 low-income individuals. 

Angeline Ndayishimiye, the First Lady of Burundi, spoke highly of China's contributions to the advancement of public health in Burundi during a visit to the hospital.

Currently, Burundi's 20th Chinese medical mission has been in the nation for a full year of service. 

Burundi has received free cataract surgeries from Chinese medical aid teams before 2016 and 2018.