Unity Committee for Karen Armed Groups (UCKAG) Successfully Administers Free Mobile Eye Surgery

20 June 2023, KNU-Central

Led by KNU Hpa-an District, the Unity Committee for Karen Armed Groups (UCKAG) organized a week-long free mobile eye surgery initiative from June 14 to 20, 2023, within the 7th Brigade/Hpa-an District, Kawthoolei.

Spearheading the initiative, Padoh Saw Aung Maw Aye, the Chairman of Hpa-an District, led the free mobile eye surgery program in Naung Thayar Village, Doo Yaw (Don Yin) Township, Hpa-an District. Throughout the program, 151 individuals underwent eye surgeries, 290 sought assistance for glasses at the eye clinic, resulting in a comprehensive outreach where a total of 441 people received eye-related treatments.

Led by Dr. Nay Hser, the eye care program has successfully treated a noteworthy total of 14,000 patients from 2008 to 2023. This mobile eye care initiative took place in Hpa-an District under the guidance of Hpa-an District Chairman Padoh Saw Aung Maw Aye. Key figures, including Colonel Saw Di Kwe Htoo, the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) Strategic Operation Commander of the 7^th Brigade, and Padoh Naw Shee Wah, the Head of the Department of Organization and Information, actively participated in the event. The collaborative engagement extended to various district/brigade officials and township representatives, all of whom played pivotal roles in the program's success. This collective commitment underscores the dedication of a diverse group of individuals working towards enhancing accessibility to eye care within the community.

Source: Public Relations and Information, Hpa-an District