Hundreds march in Belagavi to promote eye donation and counter stigma
Community walkathon in Belagavi marks end of National Eye Donation Fortnight, bringing together medical professionals and students to encourage corneal don
A community walkathon in Belagavi brought together hundreds of medical professionals, students and civic representatives to mark the close of the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, which ran from August 25 to September 8.
The rally started at Rani Channamma Circle and ended at the M.M. Joshi Kodkany Eye Centre in Ayodhya Nagar. District Leprosy Officer and Programme Officer Dr. Geeta Kamble and Medical Director of M.M. Joshi Kodkany Eye Centre Dr. Shilpa Kodkany flagged off the event. Participants carried banners and raised slogans highlighting the importance of eye donation.
Push to tackle stigma around corneal donation
Health officials and ophthalmologists addressing the gathering stressed the need to dispel misconceptions and social stigma surrounding eye donation. They said greater public awareness was essential to encourage people to pledge their eyes after death and help restore sight to those affected by corneal blindness.
The programme was organised jointly by the district administration and zilla panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Blindness Control Division, Office of the Taluk Health Officer, Lions International, Belagavi, Rotary Club, Belagavi, Belagavi Ophthalmic Association, M.M. Joshi Kodkany Eye Centre, and SGM Eye Bank (M.M. Joshi Eye Institute).
Students and representatives from Al Iqra Foundation, Shri Guru Institutions, Lakeview Nursing College, AM Shaikh Homeopathy College, Expert PU College, Maratha Mandal Degree College, and Mahavir Mirji Degree College also joined the rally. The organisers urged the public to spread awareness about eye donation and pledge their eyes to help people in need of corneal transplants.
Source: The Hindu
Frequently asked questions
What is the National Eye Donation Fortnight?
The National Eye Donation Fortnight is an annual awareness campaign that ran from August 25 to September 8. The 41st edition was marked by a community walkathon in Belagavi to promote eye donation and tackle stigma around corneal donation.
Why is eye donation important?
Eye donation helps restore sight to people affected by corneal blindness. Health officials and ophthalmologists stressed that greater public awareness and pledging of eyes after death can help those in need of corneal transplants.
What misconceptions surround eye donation?
Health officials and ophthalmologists addressing the gathering stressed the need to dispel misconceptions and social stigma surrounding eye donation to encourage more people to pledge their eyes.
Who organized the walkathon in Belagavi?
The program was organized jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Blindness Control Division, Lions International, Rotary Club, Belagavi Ophthalmic Association, M.M. Joshi Kodkany Eye Centre, and SGM Eye Bank.
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