Islamabad (UNA) – The Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) concluded a specialized training program on the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, which was attended by 18 ophthalmologists from Africa.
The program was held in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank's AFAB Program, the Lipton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT), and the University of Lahore, as part of international cooperation for the development of healthcare among OIC countries.
At the conclusion of the program, COMSTECH Coordinator Professor Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chowdhury distributed certificates to the participants during an official ceremony.
Chowdhury delivered a speech in which he emphasized the importance of cooperation among COMSTECH member states to address common public health challenges. He emphasized that this initiative embodies COMSTECH's practical commitment to building local scientific and medical capacities in the organization's member states. He added that it is not merely a training program, but rather an investment in the future of eye care in Africa. He emphasized that this initiative embodies COMSTECH's scientific commitment to building scientific and medical capacities and affirms the organization's leadership in promoting cooperation and trust among developing countries.
It is noteworthy that the participants received theoretical and practical training using advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus cameras, and laser treatment systems.
The program is specifically designed to introduce doctors to tools and procedures not commonly available in many parts of Africa.
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