Dubai: The Noor Dubai Foundation, in collaboration with the EYE hEAR Foundation and the Department of Health, has launched an initiative to provide a free Cataract Surgical Caravan in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines following the successful implementation of a similar initiative in Catarman, Northern Samar in November of last year.
The cooperative initiative demonstrated the UAE’s dedication to fostering closer relations with the Philippines and improving the health and well-being of its population there.
Along with the successful completion of 586 cataract procedures and the distribution of 454 pairs of glasses, the program also involved giving people in need access to vital medications.
Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to the Philippines, said, “Under the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, and with the support of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hope for a better future has been given to a significant number of people. Steadfast in fostering robust international relations, the UAE continues to forge strong ties with the Republic of the Philippines, notably in the medical domain.
“The Embassy extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Noor Dubai Foundation for its impactful and sustained charitable initiatives. The Foundation’s unwavering commitment to a charitable program of such magnitude is truly commendable, and we extend our sincere gratitude for the significant outcomes witnessed in the Philippines. Furthermore, our appreciation is extended to the government of the Philippines for its invaluable cooperation and support in ensuring the success of this comprehensive program,” Alzaabi added.