Many cultures have systems of hierarchy entwined in their makeup. In the United Kingdom we have had the hierarchy of Kings and Queens, Knights and Noblemen, followed by merchants and peasants. In Nepal the hierarchical system, known as the caste system is similar and still in place today in rural areas.
The Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation believes large scale investments in sight restoration programs has the ability to transform communities. Those living with needless blindness are granted a second chance to pursue their economic activities, engage in society and make steps towards lifting entire communities out of extreme poverty.
In a rural fishing and farming village in Morang District of Nepal, a team from the Tej Kohli & Ruit Foundation set up a screening camp on 15th August 2022.
From the village, over 150 people were screened and 23 of those were found to be living with cataracts. This is an extremely common form of needless blindness which affects a lot of the developing world. The prevalence rate of cataract blindness in the village was 14.83%, confirming the ideas of several research reports that state that the prevalence of cataract blindness is much higher in the developing world compared to developed nations.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens of your eye. Cataracts a relatively common and are one of the most common causes of visual impairment. Cataracts can make your vision hazy, blurry and dull and can cause trouble reading or doing normal activities.
Climate change is regarded by many as the greatest long-term threat to global health in the 21st century. Although modest progress has been made by many sectors, overall, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue to rise.
The Bajhang district is in Nepal’s remote far-western region and boasts untamed natural beauty. However, the district is also one of the country’s most isolated regions. For those seeking primary healthcare services, they would have to reach the district’s headquarters in Chainpur, and for any other specialised health service, they would have to make a journey of more than eight hours to the plains.
