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Kakinada Collector Calls for Greater Eye Donation Awareness
The Kakinada Collector wants more people to learn about eye donation.
People can pledge to donate their eyes after they die.
Donated eyes may help restore sight to people who have lost their vision.
The Collector said some people may have misunderstandings about eye donation.
He asked health workers to explain how the process works.
He also wanted awareness activities in cities and villages.
A special eye donation awareness fortnight will take place from August 25 to September 8.
The campaign will involve health staff and voluntary organisations.
District Collector M.N. Harendhir Prasad urged people to pledge their eyes for donation after death.
He unveiled a publicity poster for National Eye Donation Fortnight at the Kakinada Collectorate.
The awareness fortnight is scheduled to run from August 25 to September 8.
Health officials were asked to explain the donation procedure and dispel misconceptions.
The programme was organised by the Medical and Health and Family Welfare Department with support sought from voluntary organisations.
- Who
- District Collector M.N. Harendhir Prasad, health officials, health staff and voluntary organisations.
- What
- A campaign was launched to encourage eye donation pledges and explain the donation procedure.
- Where
- At the Collectorate in Kakinada, with awareness activities planned in urban and rural areas.
- When
- The poster was unveiled on Monday; National Eye Donation Fortnight is scheduled for August 25 to September 8.
- Why
- To encourage eye donation, dispel misconceptions and help restore sight to people who have lost their vision.
Key facts
- Campaign
- National Eye Donation Fortnight
- Scheduled dates
- August 25 to September 8
- Location
- Collectorate, Kakinada
- Official urging donations
- District Collector M.N. Harendhir Prasad
- Organiser
- Medical and Health and Family Welfare Department
- Primary goal
- Increase awareness and encourage pledges to donate eyes after death
- Participants
- DMHO Dr. K. Anitha and others
Sources
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