ACCRA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- The 14th batch of the Chinese medical team in Ghana has successfully carried out surgeries to save two Ghanaian orphans from umbilical hernia at the China-Ghana Friendship Hospital, popularly known as Lekma Hospital, in Accra, the Ghanaian capital.
The team performed surgeries on Lucky Jeffery and Prince Appiah from the Motherly Love Orphanage, a local home that takes care of orphans of HIV/AIDS victims.
Yang Yongguang, head of the medical team, told Xinhua on Friday that the team decided to offer much-needed relief to the two children after identifying their conditions during a visit to the orphanage in June. He added that the children underwent surgeries on Wednesday.
"The Chinese Charity Foundation in Ghana provided funding for the treatment expenses. We are very happy that we were able to perform the surgery for them. Now, they are recovering well and can study and live without any worries," Yang added.
Joanita Da Pilma-Lekettey, administrator of the Lekma Hospital, lauded the medical team for their kindness in spending resources to save the lives of the vulnerable children.
"It is only two days after the surgery, but the children have recovered so well. The Chinese medical team is doing so well, and we want to thank them on behalf of the children and encourage them to continue to do more," the administrator added.
Sandra Mishiwo, a volunteer at the Motherly Love Orphanage, also expressed joy at the recovery of the two children.
"I am excited because the surgery will bring relief to the children," Mishiwo said. "I thank the Chinese medical team for this support."
