Free Eye Camp in Tanahun Provides Treatment to 1,500 Residents

Tanahun. A free eye screening camp held in Bhanu Municipality, Tanahun, has provided services to 1,500 individuals. Conducted with technical support from Bharatpur Eye Hospital under the Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, the camp also performed surgeries for 110 patients diagnosed with cataracts.

The camp, which ran from Sunday to Wednesday, was held across Bhanu-13, Bhanu-9, Bhanu-1, and Bhanu-3. Officials stated that the initiative was designed to assist local residents who were previously unable to afford medical treatment. A team led by ophthalmologist Dr. Maria Gautam performed the eye surgeries.

Health Department Chief Aishwaryachandra Bhattarai confirmed that surgeries were performed at the Bhanu Community Health Center in Bhanu-2, Nareshwatar. He stated, "If sensitive organs like the eyes are not treated in time, it directly impacts a person's quality of life. Keeping this in mind, Bhanu Municipality has been organizing free eye camps every year. This year, a significant number of patients have availed of the services."

Bhanu Municipality Mayor Ananda Raj Tripathi noted that the municipality organized the local camp and surgical services to eliminate the need for residents to travel to Damauli, Pokhara, or Chitwan for eye care. "Healthcare is a fundamental right of citizens. Therefore, we have brought specialist services within our own municipality to end the need for long-distance travel," he said. "This has directly benefited the economically disadvantaged and senior citizens in particular."