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PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IBOPC AND BAHIANA PROMOTES EYE HEALTH IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS OF SALVADOR

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The Brazilian Institute of Ophthalmology and Blindness Prevention (IBOPC), through the Humberto de Castro Lima Hospital, in partnership with the Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública and with Uneb's Solidarity Economic Enterprises Incubator, it has been promoting eye health through access to ophthalmological consultations for underprivileged communities in Salvador. 

A iniciativa integra o Projeto Ver Melhor que tem o objetivo de diagnosticar precocemente e prevenir doenças oculares em populações de baixa renda. Para isto, uma van-consultório vai até as comunidades beneficiadas e realiza os atendimentos. No caso de haver necessidade de se realizar exames mais complexos, os pacientes são encaminhados para o Hospital Humberto de Castro Lima para concluir o atendimento.

 

At this first moment, communities in the neighborhoods of Cajazeiras, Uruguay, Vista Alegre and Cabula are being benefited. The services are completely free and always take place on Saturdays from 08 am to 12 pm.