COLOMBO– A major two-day humanitarian medical mission concluded today, having successfully restored sight to hundreds of Sri Lankan patients through free cataract and intraocular lens implantation surgeries.
The initiative, held on August 19 and 20 at Kings Hospital in Colombo, was a joint effort by the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) and the Yunnan Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. The program was implemented through the collaborative medical expertise of the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from China and Colombo’s Kings Hospital.
A team of skilled ophthalmologists, led by Dr. Zhang Wei, Head of the Chinese medical team and Vice President of the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, worked alongside doctors and nursing staff from Kings Hospital to perform 100 sight-restoring surgeries.
A post-operative care ceremony was held at Kings Hospital today, August 21, to mark the successful completion of the program. The event focused on the ongoing care for the patients, including follow-up procedures to ensure full recovery.
His Excellency Qi Zhenhong, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was also attended by:
Mr. Hansaka Wijayamuni, Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media
Mr. Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment
Mr. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
Mr. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, Member of Parliament
Mr. Indrananda Abeysekara, President of the Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC)
Dr. Bhadrajith Siriwardena, Chief Executive Officer of Kings Hospital
The officials collectively praised the deep-rooted friendship between Sri Lanka and China, highlighting this medical mission as a shining example of practical social and cultural cooperation that directly benefits the people of Sri Lanka.
About the Organizers: The Association for Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) is dedicated to fostering and strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and mutual understanding between the peoples of Sri Lanka and China through social and cultural initiatives.
The Yunnan Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries is a Chinese organization focused on promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between Yunnan Province and other countries around the world.
