Israeli Embassy Facilitates Distribution of Prescription Glasses to Remote Nepali Village Residents

Kathmandu. Prescription glasses prepared based on eye examinations conducted two months ago by Israeli ophthalmologists were distributed on Thursday to residents of Ghantichhina and surrounding remote villages in Pokhara Metropolitan City-23, under a humanitarian aid program coordinated by the Israeli Embassy in Nepal.

The prescription glasses were ordered from Israel and distributed to the locals based on the examinations conducted by Israeli eye specialists who visited the area two months prior.

Last Mangsir, four renowned Israeli ophthalmologists M. Yosifovich, Y. Segal, N. Weiss, and D. Golduser visited Pokhara. They provided free eye examinations to hundreds of children, the elderly, and local residents of Ghantichhina. 

After conducting the examinations in Nepal, they returned to Israel, prepared specialized glasses according to each patient's needs, and sent them to Nepal. These glasses were handed over to the respective individuals during a special ceremony held on February 5.

Deputy Chief of Mission of the Israeli Embassy, Janan Beber, visited Ghantichhina and distributed the glasses in the presence of the local community. On that occasion, she also interacted with local residents and Nepali partners who supported this campaign. She mentioned that this initiative has further strengthened the deep people-to-people ties between Israel and Nepal, stating that Israel remains committed to the health and welfare of the Nepali community.