21 October 2026, Dumka: LNJP Eye Hospital, Dumka, run by Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK), organized an eye health training for 90 Sahiya Didis (Accredited Social Health Activists – ASHAs) of Gopikandar block in Dumka district, with support from CBM.
Mr. Rajkumar Ghosh, Senior Optometrist at LNJP Eye Hospital, served as the resource person. He oriented the participants on comprehensive eye health, avoidable blindness, and its preventive and curative measures. He also explained the symptoms of cataract, vision measurement tools, and referral services available through the hospital.
Mr. Ghosh addressed the trainees’ queries and highlighted the important role Sahiya Didis can play in preventing avoidable blindness through community awareness, early identification of eye problems, and timely referral of patients to appropriate eye care services.
He urged the participants to utilize their close links with communities to promote eye health and help ensure timely treatment for people with vision problems.
The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of frontline health workers to raise eye health awareness and facilitate access to eye care services in their communities.
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