SOS Children’s Villages India and Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital hold eye check-up camp in Chennai
SOS Children’s Villages India and Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital organized a free eye check-up camp in Chennai for vulnerable families. The initiative provided preventive screenings for 250 participants to address issues like weak eyesight and early-stage eye diseases.
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Collaborative health initiatives between NGOs and private hospitals are essential for providing accessible healthcare to marginalized communities.
In a collaborative effort between SOS Children’s Villages India and Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, residents of vulnerable families in Tambaram recently received free eye check-ups at a camp held in the city. About 150 children and 100 residents supported by SOS Children’s Villages India’s Family Strengthening Programme took part in the camp.
The collaboration aimed to provide preventive early diagnosis for eye diseases such as weak eyesight, colour blindness, and lazy eye. A team of doctors and clinical coordinators from Dr Agarwals Hospital provided consultations and preventive measures to the children and caregivers.
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