122 patients receive cataract surgery service for free in Jumla

Summary

In Jumla, 122 economically disadvantaged patients received free cataract surgery during a two-day eye camp organized by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh Jumla and Himalaya Eye Hospital.

Key Points
  • A two-day free eye camp was organized in Jumla district by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh Jumla with support from Himalaya Eye Hospital.
  • 122 patients received free cataract surgery service due to economic hardship and geographic remoteness.
  • A total of 546 people received eye care services during the camp.
  • Separate free eye care camps across all eight local levels in Jumla provided specialist services to nearly 1,100 people.
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