Resource: Office of International Cooperation & Exchange, ZOC
Proofread by: Jiawei Wang
Reviewed by: Xiaoling Liang
Edited by: Xianjing Wei
On June 12, 2023, the Minister for Health and Medical Service of the Republic of Kiribati, Hon Dr. Tinte Itinteang, and his seven-member delegation visited Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC). The Deputy Director of ZOC, Professor Liang Xiaoling, Assistant Director of ZOC, Professor Liang Lingyi, Professor Chen Weirong and the heads of relevant departments had joined the reception and the discussion on potential collaboration.
Professor Liang Xiaoling introduced an overview of the construction and development of the ZOC, and Professor Chen Weirong introduced her visit to 2019 visit to Kiribati. The delegation visited the ophthalmology museum, cataract clinic, fundus clinic, fundus examination center, pediatric clinic and clinical research center.
Hon Dr. Tinte Itinteang expressed his sincere admiration for the high quality development achievements of the ZOC. He hoped that the two sides could strengthen cooperation and exchange with joint effort.
Kiribati, officially Republic of Kiribati, Island country, central Pacific Ocean. It consists of 33 islands. The three major island groups are the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line islands (excluding the three Line Islands that are U.S. territories); Kiribati also includes Banaba Island, the former capital of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands colony. Area: 313 sq mi (811 sq km). Population: (2023 est.) 124,700. Capitals: Bairiki (executive), Ambo (legislative), and Betio (judicial), on South Tarawa.
