Bengaluru: Health minister flags off walkathon, sets example by pledging to donate eyes


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Bengaluru, Apr 7: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr K Sudhakar, who is also the Medical Education Minister, registered himself for donating eyes on World Health Day and spread the message on importance of donating eyes.

He pledged to donate his eyes before flagging off a walkathon organised by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in front of Vidhana Soudha on account of World Health Day on Wednesday.

The Minto Eye Hospital has conducted a program to spread awareness regarding the importance of eye donation to mark the celebration of World Health Day.

Dr Sudhakar pledged to donate his eyes and Minto Hospital Dr Sujatha Rathod handed over the certificate to the Minister.

Expressing his sentiments after receiving the certificate, Dr Sudhakar said the decision to donate eyes on this World Health Day has given him a sense of fulfilment.

“Eyes can bring a ray of hope and light in life of others after our death,’’ he said appealing to people to come forward and donate eyes.

“Our donation of eyes may be boon for others. This is a noble cause and everybody should register themselves to bring a ray of hope for others,’’ said the Minister.

"On the occasion of #WorldHealthDay, happy to share that today I pledged to donate my eyes. I appeal to everyone to come forward and pledge to donate their eyes. Let us be the reason for someone to see the sunshine. Let us make other's future bright by donating our sight," minister appealed to people through his tweet.

Eye Donation is Noble

More than 40,000 eye donations happen in India every year. Out of which 30 to 35 thousands become available on time. About 5 thousand pairs of eyes have not been able to be collected at right time due to various reasons.

It is therefore necessary for the relatives of the donor to approach the nearest eye hospital soon after the death. There is a need to spread awareness regarding this. People should know that eye donation is noble, Dr Sudhakar said.

“One should register his/her name in advance for eye donation. Eye Banks do not charge any amount while receiving eyes. Public should utilize this opportunity and register for donating eyes,’’ said the Minister.

 

 

  

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