China donates critical eye care equipment to QEH

The People’s Republic of China has donated a Fundus Camera to the Ophthalmology Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Yan Xiusheng officially handed over the vital piece of equipment to the management of the Martindales Road, St Michael tertiary healthcare facility on Thursday during a ceremony held in the hospital’s Board Room.
Consultant with the QEH Ophthalmology Department Dr Sherwin Benskin said the Fundus Camera valued at approximately $155 000 Barbados dollars, is primarily used to help with screening and early treatment of diseases affecting the eye. He said it will be a significant game changer in boosting the Department’s operations. The device will also be useful for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.
“This camera is going to be very useful,” Dr Benskin said.
QEH’s Chief Operations Officer Dr Christine Greenidge extended sincere gratitude to the Chinese government for the timely donation.
Meanwhile, Xiusheng said the People’s Republic of China was pleased to continue its partnership with QEH which involves making donations and providing medical teams to work at the healthcare facility temporarily.

The Ambassador said provisions were currently being made for the sixth contingent of medical practitioners from China to come to Barbados. (AH)