29 July 2024, Hazaribagh: A pivotal stakeholders’ meeting was held on 26th July at the NBJK coordination office in Amrit Nagar, Hazaribagh. Organized under the Inclusive Eye Health Program by NBJK and Sightsavers India, the event saw collaboration from the National Program for Control of Blindness, National Rural Health Mission, and JSLPS.
Mr. Kirti Rawat, District Coordinator, highlighted the program’s achievements, including eliminating the cataract backlog in Katkamsandi block and plans for eye check-up camps in Keredari. Mrs. Rajnandini from UNICEF pledged to integrate eye health into the “Sankalp” campaign.
Commitments from Dr. Rekha Rani, Mrs. Shailbala (CDPOs), and media representatives Mr. Prasann Mishra & Mr. Murai Singh emphasized a multi-faceted approach to eye health awareness. Mr. Shashiranjan Prasad of JSLPS suggested involving village organizations, while Mr. Amarkant Sinha (Manager, CHCs) emphasized cooperation through health drives in Churchu and Dari blocks.
Mr. Raman Kumar from Sightsavers India stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration. The meeting also saw active participation from Divya Jyoti Sanstha representatives, special teachers, and community health workers, all aligning efforts to enhance eye health services especially for women & Persons with Disabilities in Hazaribagh.
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