Karnali Region Sees 953 Free Eye Surgeries in Past Fiscal Year
Summary
The Himalaya Eye Hospital in Karnali Province provided free eye surgeries to 953 people and treated over 17,000 citizens in the past fiscal year through its network of hospitals and outreach programs.
Key Points
- Himalaya Eye Hospital provided free eye surgery services to 953 people in Karnali Province in fiscal year 2082/83.
- The hospital treated more than 17,000 individuals through external programs and treatment centers in Karnali.
- Plans are underway to expand specialized eye treatment and surgical services to more districts within Karnali Province.
- Since establishment, Nepal Netrajyoti Sangh has delivered eye treatment services to over 5 crore individuals and performed more than 56 lakh eye surgeries.