As part of its commitment towards the healthcare sector of the country, MTB Foundation, in partnership with Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H) recently organized a ‘Community Health Partnership, predominantly Eye Health’ program at Akhrabari, Patuakhali, Barishal. The program was attended by Samia Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer and Golam Rabbani, Associate from MTB Foundation.
A large number of underserved people were provided with basic healthcare facilities including eye screening, medicine supply, distribution of spectacles and conducting surgeries like cataract, pterygium, Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and Dual-clutch Transmission (DCT). Constructive sessions on awareness building regarding primary eye care were also held at the eye camp.