China Establishes ‘Green Channel’ to Facilitate Eye Treatment for Bangladeshi Patients

A special ‘green channel’ has been introduced at Kunming Huaxia Eye Hospital in China to improve access to advanced eye treatment for Bangladeshi patients. The initiative offers pre-travel medical consultations, priority appointments, interpreter support and follow-up care after patients return to Bangladesh.

The service was officially inaugurated at the hospital in Kunming on Saturday by Bangladesh Consul General Shahnaz Ranu. She also inaugurated the Huaxia Ophthalmology International Forum 2026 on the same day. The initiative marks the first specialised service of its kind for Bangladeshi eye patients in southwestern China.

Ridwanur Rahman, first secretary (commercial) at the Bangladesh Consulate General, and Zhang Zhiyong, vice-president of Huaxia Eye Hospital, attended the inauguration ceremony.

Under the new arrangement, Bangladeshi patients can receive medical consultations and have their treatment-related documents reviewed before travelling to China. After arriving at the hospital, they will benefit from a dedicated international service desk and priority appointments.

The initiative also provides interpreter assistance to minimise language barriers and ensures follow-up support after patients return home to Bangladesh.

Speaking at the inauguration, Shahnaz Ranu highlighted the progress of Bangladesh’s public health sector and the achievements of local institutions in providing eye care services.

She stressed the importance of ensuring internationally recognised medical treatment for Bangladeshi patients while prioritising patient safety, transparent treatment costs, fair pricing and dignity.

The consul general said the Bangladesh Consulate General expected the hospital to maintain high standards of care, ensure the safety of Bangladeshi patients, provide clear information about medical expenses and uphold their dignity throughout the treatment process.

She also urged the hospital authorities to go beyond expanding treatment opportunities in China and contribute to strengthening Bangladesh’s domestic eye care capabilities.

In this regard, she emphasised the importance of training Bangladeshi ophthalmologists and nurses, expanding teleconsultation services and establishing partnerships with eye care institutions in Bangladesh.

She noted that these collaborative efforts could help improve the country's capacity to deliver advanced eye treatment locally, reducing the need for patients to travel abroad for specialised care.

The launch of the green channel establishes an integrated support system for Bangladeshi patients seeking eye treatment in China, covering the entire process from pre-travel consultations to post-treatment follow-up. The initiative also creates opportunities to deepen Bangladesh-China cooperation in ophthalmology through professional training, telemedicine and institutional partnerships.