MTB Foundation launches 'Community Health Partnership, predominantly Eye Health' programme in Patuakhali
MTB Foundation, in collaboration with Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H), recently organised a 'Community Health Partnership, predominantly Eye Health' programme at Akhrabari, Patuakhali, Barishal, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the country's healthcare sector.
The event was attended by Samia Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of MTB Foundation, and Golam Rabbani, an Associate from the organisation.
A significant number of underserved individuals were provided with essential healthcare services, including eye screenings, medication, distribution of spectacles, and surgeries such as cataract, pterygium, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), and dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Awareness-building sessions focused on primary eye care were also conducted as part of the eye camp.