Pune: Mobile Ophthalmic Vans To Provide Quality Eye Healthcare In Rural Communities
Pune, 28th February 2022: SBI General Insurance company in association with Mission for Vision, a leading non-profit organisation committed to eradicating avoidable blindness and visual impairment, aims to enable access to primary eye care in rural communities of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar and Sikkim. To enable this initiative, SBI General extended the support by donating three Mobile Ophthalmic Vans.
Today the first Mobile Ophthalmic Van in Pune was flagged off, thereby initiating the process of providing eye-care for the communities in Maharashtra.
The flag-off of the first Mobile Ophthalmic Van was done in presence of Anand Pejawar, Dy. Managing Director, SBI General, Shreeraj Deshpande, Head Health Business, Shefali Khalsa, Head – Brand, Corporate Communications and CSR, SBI General, Elizabeth Kurian, CEO, Mission for Vision and Parvez Bilimoria, Executive Director, PBMA’s HV Desai Eye Hospital.
Recognising that access to high-quality, comprehensive eye care, especially for rural communities is critical, SBI General has associated with Mission for Vision. The Mobile Ophthalmic Vans will be used for comprehensive eye services in remote communities in Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim and Bihar. The vans are equipped for eye testing to diagnose cataract, uncorrected refractive errors, and retina issues.
Anand Pejawar, Deputy Managing Director, SBI General Insurance said, “Having healthcare as one of the important focus areas, we are delighted to contribute to this cause through ophthalmic units and make a difference to people in need across the interiors of Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim. We will continue to support such causes that strengthen our commitment towards bringing a change and transforming lives, where it matters the most.”
Elizabeth Kurian, CEO, Mission for Vision shared her thoughts, “Improving eye health is a critical aspect towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The launch of the Mobile Ophthalmic Vans in association with SBI General cements our commitment towards providing accessible eye care for communities in need and creating an inclusive environment where no-one experiences unwanted or preventable sight loss”.
