25th November 2023 10:42:33 Hours
Troops of the 68 Infantry Division organized a mobile eye clinic for the general public in Puthukuduirippu area on 22 November at the 593 Infantry Brigade HQ premises.
A total of 198 people attended the eye clinic and 28 out of the attendees were identified to undergo Cataract surgery. These identified patients are scheduled to undergo surgeries at Vavuniya Teaching Hospital in the future through the coordination of the troops.
The 'Assist Resettlement and Renaissance' Secretary, Dr. V Saveswaran, Dr Kajan (MO, Orthotic), Dr. Fathima Nishna (Eye Surgeon) in Mancholai Hospital and their medical staff provided assistance for conduct of the medical camp.
Major General M.K Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander, Security Forces-Mullaittivu, Major General S Kasthurimudali RSP ndc psc, General Officer Commanding, 68 Infantry Division and Brigadier H.V.A Somaweera RWP RSP USP, Brigade Commander, 593 Brigade gave necessary guidance for coordination of the community-oriented project.
