DC Poonch Vikas Kundal inaugurates free eye screening camp at RSSDH Poonch.

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**A total of 114 patients screened by GMC Rajouri team, provided free medicines.

RAJOURI NOV 27:-On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal a free eye screening camp was successfully organised at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital (RSSDH)Poonch in collaboration with Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri.
The camp was inaugurated by Vikas Kundal in there presence of Chief Medical Officer Poonch, Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, and Medical Superintendent RSSDH, Dr Nusrat Bhatti.
Head of Department at Government Medical College Rajouri, Dr Shazia Qayum Ophthalmologist along with a team of ophthalmologists, examined patients. Free medicines were distributed to all attendees.
This initiative is part of the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB & VI).
“During the camp, a total of 114 patients were screened, with 98 diagnosed with Senile Mature Cataract and 16 identified with other eye diseases,” said CMO, Dr Parvaiz Ahmed.
This initiative underscores the commitment of local health authorities to improve eye care services and prevent visual impairment in the community.