Eye donation awareness rally held in Dharwad
A four-kilometre walkathon was held in Dharwad to raise awareness about the importance of eye donation. The event was organized by Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital and saw participation from hundreds of students and local officials.
Why it matters
Public awareness campaigns are essential for increasing organ donation rates, which directly impacts the availability of life-changing medical procedures for the blind.
A four-kilometre walkathon was held in Dharwad on Saturday to create awareness among the public about the significance of eye donation.
Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad, Snehal R., flagged off the eye donation awareness rally organised by Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Dharwad.
Addressing the protestors, Ms. Snehal said that eye donation is a noble act and urged people to come forward and pledge to donate their eyes.
The Medical Officer at Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Srikrishna Nadagouda, said that the eyes donated by one person could potentially help at least four people with blindness regain sight. He stressed the need to create greater awareness about eye donation among the public.
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