Free Eye Camp in Tanahun Provides Treatment to 1,500 Residents
Summary
A free eye screening camp in Bhanu Municipality, Tanahun, provided treatment to 1,500 residents including 110 cataract surgeries, making specialist eye care accessible locally.
Key Points
- A free eye camp in Bhanu Municipality, Tanahun, served 1,500 individuals with eye screening.
- 110 cataract surgeries were performed by a team led by ophthalmologist Dr. Maria Gautam.
- Surgeries took place at Bhanu Community Health Center, Nareshwatar, supported by Bharatpur Eye Hospital under Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh.
- Mayor Ananda Raj Tripathi emphasized the importance of local specialist eye care to reduce travel for economically disadvantaged residents.
