Lira, 10 August 2022 (TDI): Pakistani doctors inaugurated a free eye surgery camp in lira city of Uganda with Dr. Ruth Jane Aceng, Health Minister of Uganda.
The eye camp is organized at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital. More than 500 people with different eye problems have turned up for free eye checkups and cataract surgery.
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About the Eye Camp
The three-day camp, which began on Sunday, aims to give the Lango community free access to eye care. The Pakistan Association-Lira (OPGFA), with the assistance of the Overseas Pakistani Global Foundation Africa, put on this camp.
Three ophthalmologists from Pakistan, the USA, and the UK performed checkups and cataract operations. More than 1,000 persons with eye problems could benefit from the group’s services.
The health camp’s opening speaker, Dr. Aceng thanked the Pakistani Association’s contribution to the national effort to combat eye infections.
Aceng asserted that due to complimentary government initiatives, such camps are strongly promoted due to the high prevalence of eye illnesses.
Pakistan and Uganda ties
For the majority of the 20th century, Pakistan and Uganda have had cordial relations. There are many companies doing business between the two nations. There are yet more chances for each nation to benefit from what the other has to offer.
Uganda is an agricultural land similar to Pakistan. Therefore, there are significantly more trading options for both states. Rice is a major trading item among both countries.
Ties between Pakistan and many African countries extend back to the time of their independence movement. Pakistan has always supported Africa’s efforts to rid the continent of the shackles of colonialism and racialism. Also, Pakistan has provided moral and diplomatic support to multiple African countries.
Pakistan has often aided African countries, and this time, these multiple talented doctors are helping the people of Lira.
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