Shangrila Development Bank Limited Sponsors Free Eye Care Screening and Cataract Surgery Camp for Over 700 Residents in Remote Darchula

17th June 2026, Kathmandu

Shangrila Development Bank Limited has successfully completed a comprehensive free eye screening and treatment camp in Darchula District.

Shangrila Bank Eye Camp

The major medical relief camp was conducted on Jestha 29 and Jestha 30 2083 on the local calendar. To reach as many spread out settlements as possible, the bank set up two separate treatment hubs at District Hospital Khalanga and the Duhu Rural Municipality center.

This coordinated regional project provided free diagnostic checkups, medical advice, and corrective eyewear to 711 local residents who often struggle to find specialized vision care in their nearby villages.

Distribution of Medical Services and Key Caregiver Alliances

The two-day healthcare camp brought together skilled eye doctors and local civic leaders to deliver fast, effective medical assistance to patients.

• Sponsoring Financial Institution: Shangrila Development Bank Limited
• Technical Medical Partner: Geta Eye Hospital Expert Medical Team
• Total Reached Patient Population: 711 Individual Beneficiaries
• Khalanga Hospital Treatment Volume: 387 Registered Patients
• Duhu Rural Municipality Attendance: 324 Registered Patients
• Core Provided Benefits: Free eye checkups, expert consultations, prescription drugs, and corrective reading glasses

Tracking Clinical Care Steps and Free Surgical Solutions

The specialized eye care team from Geta Eye Hospital provided a full range of diagnostic services designed to catch vision issues early and treat them effectively.

• Advanced Screening Routines: Doctors checked overall eye health, measured visual acuity, and screened for common age related vision disorders.
• Direct Medical Distribution: Patients received necessary prescription eye drops and anti inflammatory medications at no cost.
• Corrective Eyewear Handout: The bank provided free custom spectacles to hundreds of patients suffering from nearsightedness or blurred vision.
• Cataract Identification Network: Medical workers flagged severe cataract cases that required advanced surgical intervention to restore sight.
• Fully Funded Surgery Guarantee: The bank confirmed it will cover all costs for necessary cataract surgeries, giving blind or partially blind patients a life-changing chance to see clearly again.

Easing Geographic Disadvantages via Mobilized Medical Teams

For mountain communities living in far-western districts like Darchula, traveling to large urban centers for basic eye surgeries is often impossible due to difficult roads and high costs.

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Many families live with preventable blindness simply because they cannot afford the long journey down to specialized regional eye centers.

By bringing a team of eye specialists directly into these high-altitude valleys, Shangrila Development Bank helps remove these structural barriers, ensuring everyday citizens receive top-quality medical care right in their home districts.

Balancing Nationwide Financial Growth and Grassroots Welfare Commitments

Shangrila Development Bank Limited continues to grow its national footprint, now operating 109 branch locations and 30 automated teller machines across the country.

Bank executives emphasized that expanding their commercial business goes hand in hand with a duty to support community health, rural education, and local financial literacy projects.

Investing directly in long term health initiatives like vision restoration helps the bank build deep community trust, proving that modern corporate success can be used to improve the daily lives and health of citizens throughout Nepal.

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