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[HEALTH] · Mexico, Chile · 3 sources

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Part of situation: Global ophthalmic humanitarian initiatives (2 clusters)

Ophthalmological health initiatives reported in Mexico and Chile

ophthalmological surgery visual health cataract surgery optical lenses public health initiatives

In Unión de Tula, Jalisco, a series of ophthalmological surgery sessions provided medical assistance to local residents. Supported by the state government and various Lions Clubs, the initiative included 74 ophthalmological consultations, 19 cataract surgeries, and 12 pterygium surgeries. Participants paid only a recovery fee, with the remaining costs covered by the municipal government and the Lions Clubs.

In Lolol, Chile, the Department of Education coordinated the distribution of free optical lenses to 51 students. This initiative, part of the JUNAEB Medical Services Program, aims to improve visual health to support student learning and alleviate financial burdens on local families.

Entities

Jalisco · Junaeb · Lions Club · Lolol · Unión de Tula

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 51 students in Lolol received free optical lenses. www.municipalidaddelolol.cl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The sessions in Unión de Tula included 74 ophthalmological consultations. letrafria.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A total of 19 cataract surgeries and 12 pterygium surgeries were performed in Unión de Tula. letrafria.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Unión de Tula held ophthalmological surgery sessions from October 22 to 24. letrafria.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Lions Clubs and the state government supported the medical sessions in Jalisco. letrafria.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The lens distribution in Lolol was part of the JUNAEB Medical Services Program. www.municipalidaddelolol.cl

Sources

Jornadas Oftalmológicas en Unión de Tula benefician a 31 personas con cirugías - Letra Fría [letrafria.com]
El programa “Ver para seguir aprendiendo” culminó en Roberts su paso por el Distrito [lapostadelnoroeste.com.ar]
51 Estudiantes reciben lentes ópticos gratuitos [www.municipalidaddelolol.cl]