# Global ophthalmic humanitarian initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-ophthalmic-humanitarian-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-26T21:11:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Various humanitarian and governmental organizations have launched medical programs to provide eye care services to vulnerable populations across different regions.

In Bangladesh, a seven-day program at Makka Eye Hospital in Rangpur, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the Al-Basar International Foundation, provided examinations, medicines, and reading glasses to 5,014 patients, including 586 cataract surgeries. Similarly, in eastern Chad, a medical camp in Adré organized by Al-Jawda Eye Clinic, the For You Initiative, and Ihya Charitable Foundation has targeted Sudanese refugees and local communities, aiming to perform 150 free cataract removal surgeries.

## Claims

- Unión de Tula held ophthalmological surgery sessions from October 22 to 24. (reported by 1 source)
- The sessions in Unión de Tula included 74 ophthalmological consultations. (reported by 1 source)
- A total of 19 cataract surgeries and 12 pterygium surgeries were performed in Unión de Tula. (reported by 1 source)
- The Lions Clubs and the state government supported the medical sessions in Jalisco. (reported by 1 source)
- 51 students in Lolol received free optical lenses. (reported by 1 source)
- The lens distribution in Lolol was part of the JUNAEB Medical Services Program. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Ophthalmological health initiatives reported in Mexico and Chile

Medical initiatives provided eye surgeries to 31 people in Unión de Tula, Mexico, and free optical lenses to 51 students in Lolol, Chile.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ophthalmological-health-initiatives-reported-in-mexico-and-chile

### 2026-10-18: Humanitarian organizations provide free eye care in Bangladesh and Chad

Humanitarian initiatives in Bangladesh and Chad are providing free eye examinations and cataract surgeries to thousands of low-income individuals and Sudanese refugees.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/humanitarian-organizations-provide-free-eye-care-in-bangladesh-and-chad

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