QRCS provides eye health care for refugees, community in Bangladesh [EN/AR]
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June 5th, 2021 ― Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated a new project to provide anti-blindness medical care for eye diseases in Bangladesh, both at the camps of Myanmar refugees in Cox’s Bazar and the host local community.
With a budget of $134,823 (or around QR 492,100), the 14-month project is executed in collaboration with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).
The purpose of the project is to provide the refugee and local communities with access to high quality eye health care and increase the curability of eyesight problems. To that end, QRCS secure medical examinations and medications at seven health centers for one year, each receiving an average of 15-20 patients per day during week days.