中国医疗队为赤几白内障患者带来光明

Core Viewpoint - The 34th batch of Chinese medical team in Equatorial Guinea is continuing the mission to provide cataract surgeries, addressing the high incidence of cataracts due to strong UV radiation in the region [1][2]. Group 1: Medical Team's Contributions - The 34th batch of the Chinese medical team has inherited advanced medical equipment from the previous team, including ultrasound phacoemulsification devices and corneal curvature instruments, to perform hundreds of eye surgeries [1]. - The team leader, Tan Shunmou, emphasized the responsibility of the current team to continue the legacy of providing medical care, referring to their setup as a "hospital in a suitcase" [1]. - The first cataract surgery performed by the team was on a 70-year-old patient who had been blind in one eye for over a decade, showcasing the complexity and challenges of the procedure [1]. Group 2: Historical Context and Impact - Since 1971, China has dispatched 34 medical teams to Equatorial Guinea, with over 600 personnel treating more than one million patients [2]. - The Chinese medical teams have received praise from the Equatorial Guinean government and its people for their compassionate care, with the President expressing gratitude in a video message [2].