DOHA: HRH Sophie the Countess of Wessex will be arriving in Doha today as part of an international campaign to raise awareness on prevention and treatment of blindness, an affliction that affects some 1.5 million children around the world.
The Countess will be accompanied by the renowned ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital - the world’s only eye hospital housed within a DC-10 airplane.
The Countess of Wessex, who is a longstanding patron of global initiatives to prevent and treat blindness among underprivileged communities around the world, will lead a series of events and meetings in Qatar to build on the strong partnerships and alliances that were forged last year when ORBIS made its inaugural visit to Qatar.
The Countess of Wessex will participate in a series of tours for local organisations in Qatar to visit the aircraft and experience its sophisticated facilities, which include a fully equipped ophthalmic operating suite, a four bed pre-operation and recovery room, as well as a sub sterile and laser room. Read More...
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