Japan has supported low- cost eye care services for underprivileged communities in Gaibandha. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, July 15, 2025 (BSS) - Japan has extended its support to expanding low-
cost eye care services for underprivileged communities in Gaibandha and 
adjoining districts, aiming to strengthen the region's healthcare system and 
improve the quality of life for vulnerable people.

This support came while representatives of the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka 
First Secretary Karasawa Shinju and Second Secretary Makiguchi Yasuyuki 
visited Gaibandha today to attend the inauguration of the "Project for 
Procurement of Eye Care Equipment for SKS Eye Hospital," the embassy said in 
a release received here.

"I hope this project will contribute to improving eye care services in 
Gaibandha and nearby districts, helping people reduce their sufferings from 
eye-related ailments," Karasawa said during the inauguration ceremony.

The newly procured equipment will enable SKS Eye Hospital to provide 
affordable eye care services to low-income patients, thereby enhancing 
medical services in the targeted areas, officials said.

Since 1989, Japan has supported 221 NGO projects across Bangladesh under its 
Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP) to promote 
economic and social human security at the grassroots level.

The total value of these Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security 
Projects (GGHSP) grants has reached approximately USD 17.5 million, 
reflecting Japan's continued commitment to supporting Bangladesh's healthcare 
and social development sectors.