Nepal Netrajyoti Sangh Provided Eye Care to Over 338,000 in FY 2082/83
Summary
Nepal Netrajyoti Sangh’s Rapti and Bahadurganj program provided eye treatment services to 338,928 people in FY 2082/83, including 14,477 cataract surgeries and 3,655 other eye surgeries. The program also expanded free eye camps, school screenings, and community eye health awareness across Dang, Kapilvastu, Rolpa, and nearby districts.
Key Points
- Nepal Netrajyoti Sangh’s Eye Health Program Rapti and Bahadurganj served 338,928 people in FY 2082/83 through its hospitals, treatment centers, and outreach activities.
- The program performed 14,477 cataract surgeries and 3,655 other eye-related surgeries, while 97,669 people received free eye check-ups.
- Major patient volumes came from Rapti Eye Hospital, Lamahi Eye Hospital, and Chhand (Kalebabu) Narayani Eye Hospital Bahadurganj.
- The program expanded specialist eye services and community awareness efforts in Dang, Kapilvastu, Rolpa, Rukum, Salyan, and nearby areas.
