E-platform to increase eye health awareness
DUBAI — The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a website that seeks to increase awareness about eye health. The official website of the Noor Dubai Foundation will also help raise support for eye health programmes, “especially in countries of need”, the DHA said.
Humaid Al Qutami, Director General of the DHA and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Noor Dubai Foundation, said the NGO has helped more that 27 million people. “We are proud of our journey since it was launched in 2008. The website will highlight our programmes and further help strengthen our network and partnership opportunities so that we can continue to provide eye care and the gift of sight to those in countries of need.”
Philanthropists can check the website for the different channels of donation, including steps to complete the transaction. Through its integration with the Dubai Smart Gov e-pay portal, the website will allow donors to donate directly.
It also gives users access to a number of automated services, including a platform to directly upload documents. This allows residents applying for medical assistance to send their files their homes. .
Additionally, it provides a user-friendly platform for users to access information on Noor Dubai’s national and international programmes. It will also
provide information about the foundation’s vision, strategic initiatives and latest campaigns and events. It will highlight the NGO’s contributions towards sustainable development in the field of eye care and on the latest developments in this space.
Dr Manal Taryam, CEO and board member of the Noor Dubai Foundation, said: “We aimed to provide a user-friendly experience for increased awareness about the work we do or for taking part in supporting the foundation’s goals. As a member of several international affiliations such as the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the International Coalition for Trachoma Control (ICTC), it is critical that our official communication channels shed light on our programmes in order to strengthen network and partnership opportunities.
The website will help strengthen our network and partnership opportunities so that we can continue to provide eye care and the gift of sight to those in countries of need.” Humaid Al Qutami Director-General of the DHA and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Noor Dubai Foundation