USTA MUHAMMAD | Around 1,600 patients received free eye examinations and nearly 200 underwent surgery during a two-day medical camp at Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Usta Muhammad.
Around 200 eye surgeries performed during two-day camp at THQ Hospital; free medicines and lenses provided
The camp, organized by the Leprosy and Blindness Control Program Balochistan, provided free consultations, medicines, surgical treatment and intraocular lenses to deserving patients.
THQ Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Zain-ul-Abideen said the initiative aimed to provide accessible eye care to low-income patients unable to afford treatment in major cities.
Free Eye Camp Treats 1,600 Patients in Usta Muhammad
The medical team was led by surgeon Dr. Siddique Jafri, with Dr. Shoaib Baloch, Syed Mahfooz-ul-Islam and other specialists providing medical services.
Dr. Zain-ul-Abideen appreciated the support of Provincial Minister Sardarzada Mir Faisal Khan Jamali, Sardar Haroon Khan Jamali and Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ramzan Palal in organizing the camp.
He also acknowledged the contributions of District Health Officer Dr. Amir Ali Jamali, Dr. Aslam Nazir and hospital staff.
Emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing vision loss, he called for the continuation of free eye camps for underserved communities.
