Aravind Eye Care System [to 29 August 2015]
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National Eye Donation Fortnight Programme
August 25 – September 8
Eye Donation Fortnight Programme is celebrated every year to create awareness on eye donation amongst the public. Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai inaugurated the fortnight celebrations organising a walk led by blind people. Staff members after blindfolding their eyes participated in the rally from Anna Bus Stand to the hospital following the blind guides. District Collector, Sri. L. Subramaniam inaugurated the walk. Around 250 staff members participated. On the whole, it was a novel experience for the staff as they could realise how hard it is for a blind person to lead a normal life.

Geneva Forum for Health Award for Aravind Eye Care System
Geneva, Switzerland, May 19
Aravind Eye Care System was presented with Geneva Forum for Health Award by the Health Practice of McKinsey and Company during the World Health Assembly. The award recognises organization’s innovations in healthcare delivery providing high quality low cost eye care to millions across India. Dr. R.D. Ravindran, Chairman received the award on behalf of Aravind.