Project Details

Prevention of Avoidable Blindness (PAB) Project

The PAB project aims to reduce the incidence of preventable blindness in Gaibandha district by providing comprehensive eye care services, increasing awareness, and ensuring access to affordable treatm...

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026
Gaibandha District, Bangladesh
Healthcare
SKS Foundation
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SKS

Implementing Organization

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Contact

Contact Person

Md. Ashraful Alam

Phone

01713484412

Office Address

College Road, Uttar Horin Singha, Gaibandha-5700

Project Objectives

• To prevent and control avoidable blindness through early detection and treatment. • To improve access to quality eye care services for marginalized and vulnerable groups. • To raise awareness on eye health and preventive practices at the community level. • To strengthen community referral linkages and build local capacity in eye care.

Expected Outcomes

• Reduction in prevalence of avoidable blindness in the target area. • Increased number of cataract and refractive error cases successfully treated. • Improved community awareness on preventive eye care practices. • Strengthened collaboration between community health workers, hospitals, and stakeholders.

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Focus Areas

Healthcare

Project Information

Location:

Gaibandha District, Bangladesh

Target Beneficiaries:

• Poor and marginalized men, women, and children at risk of blindness. • Elderly persons suffering from cataracts. • School children with uncorrected refractive errors. • Rural communities with limited access to eye care facilities

Start Date:

Jun 01, 2025

End Date:

Jun 30, 2026

Budget Information

Total Budget:

15,563,792.00 BDT

Spent Amount:

1,328,491.00 BDT

Remaining Budget:

14,235,301.00 BDT

Currency:

BDT