Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) unveiled their survey at a discussion held at the SEL Centre in Dhaka’s Green Road on Saturday; February 23, 2019 Dhaka TribuneThe non-governmental organization unveiled their survey at a discussion held at the SEL Centre in Dhaka’s Green Road on SaturdayManabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) in a study found that 73.29% of public transport drivers are reported to be visually challenged. The non-governmental organization unveiled their survey at a discussion held at the SEL Centre in Dhaka’s Green Road on Saturday. MSS Advisor Tarikul Gani said the organization is set to implement a pilot initiative as part of its Eye Care Project. “Under the initiative, MSS will offer basic eye screening and treatment with modern equipment at concessional rates [screening for Tk50, medication for Tk40-170, and spectacles for Tk100-350]. Besides, 33.24% reported to never having seen an optometrist.”MSS Assistant Director (Advocacy and Media) Akhtari Asaf, said: “After completing the pilot initiative, we will get authentic statistics about the drivers’ eye health.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2019 19:52 UTC