Early Times Report
Kathua Apr 27: Bharat Vikas Parishad, Kathua unit, organized a "Free Eye Checkup Camp" in collaboration with Dr. Om Prakash Satyam Netralaya Pathankot and CMO Kathua , in Rachhpal Memorial School Buddhi.
About 350 patients from Buddhi and other adjoining villages were examined by Dr. Bhupinder Singh, Eye Surgeon from Dr. Om Prakash Satyam Netralaya Pathankot and Ram Ratan, Shyam Sunder and Kanvar Singh, Ophthamologist Technician deputed by CMO Kathua. About 38 cases were identified for the spectacles. The patients requiring operations were transported free of cost to the Satyam Netralaya Pathankot.
Free medicine was given to all the patients after checkup.
PC Gupta President, Bharat Vikas Parishad, Kathua apprised the patients and other gathering that all expenses of the operation and spectacles shall be borne by the organization. The operation date shall be communicated after consultation with the management of Dr. Om Prakash Satyam Netralaya and the arrangements for there to and fro transportation to the hospital shall be made by the organization.
Free spectacles to the identified cases shall be provided on a date to be communicated later.
Prof. Dr. Ram Murti Sharma, chief patron of the organization extended the vote of thanks to the collaborators, distinguished guests and all others who contributed in making the camp a gala success.
A special mention was made towards Rajani Kant Sharma, Chairman RMC School, Principal and staff for their whole hearted cooperation. Present on the occasion were office bearers, members of the organization, sarpanches, panchs and local dignitaries of the area. |
