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From: NNP in Review, [216-110-115-216.static.caribsurf.com]
Subject: Grenadians receive free eye operations
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PRESS RELEASE Scores of Grenadians will receive free eye operations through an initiative by the Ministry of Health and two U.S. ophthalmologists. Minister of Health, Mrs. Ann David-Antoine, hosted a Press Conference at the General Hospital today to introduce the two (2) Ophthalmologists. Minister Antoine described this initiative as part of Government’s plan to continue to provide better health care for all. Dr. Robert Fuchigna and Dr. Orazio Giliberti, both of whom are graduates from St. George’s University now specializing in eye surgery, expressed gratitude and optimism at being able to give something back to the people of Grenada. Corneal transplants are very expensive and sophisticated eye operations that can cost upwards of US $50,000 per operation. So far, three (3) patients at the Eye Ward have been treated. There are about twenty (20) persons in Grenada in need of corneal surgery. Accompanying the Minister and the two (2) visiting doctors at the Press Conference were Chief of the Eye Ward, Dr. Elliot Mc Quire, Hospital Director, Mr. Stephen Thomas and Medical Director at the General Hospital, Dr. Winston Mitchell. Ministry of Health, Social Security, The Environment & Ecclesiastic Relations March 23rd, 2005 |
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