Noor Dubai Foundation, a key humanitarian healthcare initiative under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), continued its mission to combat preventable blindness in 2024, reaching over 3.8 million people across Asia and Africa.
The Foundation’s impact underscores Dubai’s vision for sustainable, accessible healthcare on a global scale.
According to its annual report, Noor Dubai has transformed the lives of over 33 million people since its launch in 2008. In 2024 alone, it conducted comprehensive eye screenings, sight-saving surgeries, and public awareness campaigns while expanding its digital healthcare solutions through telemedicine initiatives.
His Excellency Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Chairman of Noor Dubai’s Board of Trustees, highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to providing innovative solutions for preventable blindness through modern technology and international collaboration. Noor Dubai’s mobile treatment camps delivered 18,279 medical exams in the Philippines, 2,596 surgeries in Nigeria, 4,846 medicines in Pakistan, and 3,095 prescription glasses in Bangladesh.
The Foundation also played a pivotal role in the global fight against trachoma, helping eliminate the disease in 29% of affected areas in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
Digital Healthcare and Local Impact
Noor Dubai’s iBSAR Telemedicine Project in Nepal provided virtual consultations to 13,176 patients, demonstrating the transformative power of technology in remote healthcare. Meanwhile, the UAE’s Mobile Eye Clinic served 4,658 patients, offering free eye care services to laborers and elderly residents.
Investing in Future Generations
The School Eye Health Programme in Nigeria screened 281,103 students and 2,196 teachers, providing 1,821 prescription glasses and training school staff on eye health awareness.
Dr. Manal Taryam, CEO of Noor Dubai, reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to sustainable eye care solutions, ensuring that medical assistance reaches those in need, regardless of location. Through its strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and humanitarian vision, Noor Dubai continues to shape a future free of preventable blindness.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
