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Argentine regional eyeglass distribution programs

Overview

Regional public health programs in Argentina have expanded the distribution of free eyeglasses to residents and students.

In the San Juan province, the ‘Te Veo Bien’ program, led by Governor Marcelo Orrego, delivered 1,050 pairs of monofocal and bifocal glasses to 863 residents in the San Martín department. This initiative is intended to provide equal access to health services and improve quality of life.

Simultaneously, the ‘Para Verte Mejor’ program in the Tigre district distributed 74 pairs of glasses to primary school students in El Talar and Benavídez. This program has provided more than 900 pairs of glasses throughout the year to assist families with optical correction costs and support student learning.

Entities

Marcelo Orrego · GAD Municipal de Tulcán · Cuerpo de Bomberos de Carchi · San Juan · Tigre

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Argentine regional programs distribute free eyeglasses to residents and students

    Regional programs in Argentina are distributing free eyeglasses to residents and students to improve visual health and support educational development.

  2. about 1 month ago

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Sources

canal13sanjuan.com · conlagente.com.ar · elcomercioonline.com.ar · elnorte.ec · expectativa.ec · gestionderiesgos.gob.ec