National Eye Donation Fortnight observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 15 2023:
The 38th National Eye Donation Fortnight along with a free eye screening cum awareness camp was organised by National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI), National Health Mission, Manipur at State Ophthalmic Office, Lamphelpat on Friday.
Speaking as the chief guest of the observance, Health Services director Dr Khoirom Sasheekumar Mangang pointed out that eye donation is one of the noblest things one can do life as it will help someone else to see the beauty of life.
Thus, there is the need to spread awareness in this regard, he said and urged related organisations to look into the same.
Presided over by NPCB&VI, National Health Mission state nodal officer Dr Vikram Singh Khoisnam, the observance was attended by renowned film actress L Tonthoingambi as guest of honour and District Hospital Thoubal ophthalmologist Dr Ningombam Reagan spoke as resource person.