For the development and expansion of eye treatment services, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Nepal Ophthalmology Association and Thailand's Mahidol University.
In the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Thai Prime Minister Paitongtarn Shinawatra, who is on an official visit to Thailand, the Nepal Ophthalmology Association has informed that there was an agreement between the two organizations for mutual cooperation in Bangkok today.
It is said that there is an understanding between the two organizations for the exchange of knowledge, expertise and technologies for the development and expansion of eye treatment services. The agreement was signed by Prada Chetraj Pant, President of Nepal Ophthalmology Association and Prof. Artit Unkanant, Dean of Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University .
According to the agreement, the two organizations will now jointly conduct eye care programs including eye examinations in Thailand, Nepal and other countries. Executive Director of Nepal Netrajyoti Association Dr. According to Shailesh Kumar Mishra, ophthalmologists from Nepal and Thailand and other experts involved in eye services will work jointly to enhance their experience and capabilities, and there will also be an exchange of 'internships' and scholarships.
Mahidol University is considered to be the oldest and most prestigious medical institution in Thailand . Established by the then King Chulalongkorn (Rama Pancham) in 1888, the university, which has achieved excellence in medical research and education, has been making significant contributions to the promotion of health services globally.
Nepal Netrajyoti Sangh, established in 1978, is the leading non-governmental organization in Nepal. It has been providing accessible and quality eye treatment services. Through 28 eye hospitals, 224 eye treatment centers, and 45 district branches, the association has been serving more than 300,000 people annually and has been performing more than 300,000 eye surgeries.
This agreement between the two organizations is said to have started a new chapter in Nepal-Thailand cooperation. It is believed by the association to provide high quality eye care services and play an important role in reducing preventable blindness across the region .
