PM of Nepal witnesses signing of MoU between Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh and Mahidol University, Thailand

Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh (NNJS) and Mahidol University, Thailand, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand in the beginning of April.  The MoU aims to advance eye care services in the region and beyond, it is said.

The agreement was formalized in the presence of Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli who was  on a five-day official visit to Thailand, and his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra, according to the NNJS.

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions through knowledge exchange, technological advancements, and collaborative programmes focused on eye care. Prof. Dr. Chet Raj Pant, Chairman of NNJS, and Clinical Professor Artit Ungkanont, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University signed the document on behalf of their respective sides.

Under this partnership, NNJS and Mahidol University will jointly implement eye care programs, including screenings and medical interventions, in Nepal, Thailand, and other regions. According to Dr. Sailesh Kumar Mishra, Executive Director of NNJS, this collaboration is a milestone in the fight against preventable blindness in South Asia.

The agreement also encompasses initiatives for training, internship exchanges, and fellowships to enhance the skills of ophthalmologists and eye care professionals.

This agreement marks a new chapter in Nepal-Thailand collaboration, reinforcing the commitment to delivering high-quality eye care services and reducing preventable blindness across the region, the NNJS said.