9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI concludes at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi
From 15 to 19 June 2026 at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, an Army and Air Force ophthalmic team held the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI.
Summary
A specialised ophthalmic team of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand, from 15 to 19 June 2026, described as Jharkhand's largest-ever mega eye surgical camp. Over 2,500 patients were screened, and over 260 cataract surgeries were performed. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presided over the valedictory ceremony and said more than 75,000 patients have been screened and over 3,000 sight-restoring surgeries performed nationwide since the mission began.
Key facts
- Camp
- 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp, Operation DRISHTI
- Venue
- Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Dates
- 15–19 June 2026
- Screened
- Over 2,500 patients
- Cataract surgeries
- Over 260
- Cumulative
- 75,000+ screened; 3,000+ surgeries nationwide
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where was the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI held from 15 to 19 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi
The camp was held at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi, Jharkhand.