"I am very glad to meet Chinese doctors who helped me regain my vision in my left eye! In the future, I can help more patients cure diseases!" Aubrey, an otolaryngologist at the China-Ghana Friendship Hospital, said excitedly.
Five years ago, Aubrey suffered from cataracts in her left eye. Nearly blind in one eye, limited by local medical technology, and delayed treatment, he was troubled in his work and life. Chinese doctors used a multifocal intraocular lens brought from China, which not only allowed Aubrey's vision to return to normal after surgery, but also did not develop presbyopia.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of China sending its first medical aid team. In March, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital sent the 12th batch of Chinese medical teams, which consists of 11 members, to Ghana to carry out a one-year aid mission there.
Recently, Lei Peng, Deputy Director of the Ophthalmology Department of the hospital, and the head nurse Xue Liping, went to Ghana. They brought advanced medical technology and vision to Ghanaian patients with eye diseases.
Stella is one of the residents in Ghana. Having learned that Chinese doctors were operating on cataract patients, she came from 400 kilometers away, “we trust the excellent skills of Chinese doctors!”
The hospital also sent technology there. In the past, Aidam, Director of the Ophthalmology Department at the China-Ghana Friendship Hospital, could only perform cataract surgery with large incisions, and she was eager to learn more minimally invasive surgical techniques with better postoperative results.
Under the guidance of Lei Peng, she completed 2 phacoemulsification cataract surgeries.
"I didn't expect to have a cataract surgery done so quickly. Chinese doctors are indeed skilled and precise." Aidam admires the surgical skills of Chinese doctors and wants to come to China for further study.
During the two weeks in Ghana, the team received more than 300 Ghanaian patients and completed 71 cataract surgeries.
Author | Hannah
Editor | Wing, Steven, Abby, Jerry
