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Eye-Care Projects
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Eye-Care Project - Checking a Students Eyes with a microscope
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Common questins about the Eyecare mission for children in Hai Lang district, Quang Tri Province
Q: Why is the eyecare mission is necessary?
A: The eyecare project in Hai Lang district in particular and in Quang Tri
province of Vietnam aims to address the issues of low accessibility and
affordability of eyecare services in rural areas, while also building
the capacity of local health workers. This project is critical in
bridging the gap between the grassroots level and the provincial
level of eyecare in Vietnam. Furthermore, it prioritizes the
health and well-being of underprivileged children, making sure
that they too receive the necessary care and attention needed
to prevent blindness. The eyes are often said to be the
“window to the soul”, so what’s happen to us if we don’t have
good eyes. By addressing these three facets of eyecare provision,
the project contributes to a healthier and more prosperous community
in Quang Tri province.
Q: What are the objectives of the projects?
A: Improving eye screening capacity for grassroots doctors at Commune Health
Centers (CHC) in Hai Lang District so that they can provide service to local
people in the area.
- Screening and examining refraction issues for schoolchildren in 16
secondary schools in Hai Lang District.
- Providing glasses for all schoolchildren with refraction issues in local.
Q: Who are the Direct beneficiaries?
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- 5,384 secondary schoolchildren in Hai Lang district
- 10 doctors and health workers from 9 CHCs and 1 doctor
from Hai Lang District Hospital in Hai Lang district.
Q: Who are the Indirect beneficiaries?
A:
- Over 86,000 people in Hai Lang district who have their children benefiting from this program.
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