Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: On the 46th foundation Day of Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, AIIMS, New Delhi, new facilities were added and formally inaugurated by Dalai Lama.
The newly established National Eye Bank and a modern, state of the art Ophthalmic ward (ward-III-B) were inaugurated in the presence of Prof R V Azad, Chief, Dr R P Centre & Dr Shakti Kumar Gupta Medical Superintendent, Dr R P Centre.
Prof R V Azad briefed the Dalai Lama that the newly renovated, air-conditioned ward with all modern amenities was at par with any of the leading private hospitals in Delhi and providing care at a fraction of cost.
Dalai Lama was taken on facility tour of the Community Ophthalmology Department and the Ocular Pathology lab where he inaugurated the Ocular Pathology museum showcasing some rare Ocular Pathology specimens.
Prof R C Deka, Director, AIIMS was highly appreciative of the efforts being made by Prof R V Azad, Chief, Dr R P Centre and his team in transforming the facilities for providing the latest modalities of care and comforts to the patients.
In his address, Dalai Lama stressed the importance of compassion coupled with technology to hasten patient’s healing process. He stated that focus must continue to remain firmly on research to find cure for many untreated ocular problems which are incapacitating the masses due to visual impairments.
On the occasion, the Dalai Lama also gave away ORA oration awards and prizes for outstanding achievements by the residents and staff of the Centre.
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