Jai Sri Radhe!

Under the inspiration of HH Radhanath Swami, Bhaktivedanta Hospital has been conducting Annual Eye Camps in Barsana since 1992. This year, due to COVID restrictions, it was decided to serve the Brajwasi’s by organising “Sewa Week ” in the first two weeks of Feb.

Around 280+ cataract surgeries were performed in the Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Vrindavan’s newly inaugurated state of the art Ophthalmic OT Unit.

Post-operative patients awaiting examination

80% of the patients were from Barsana and were provided pick-up and drop facility. The patient’s surgery was performed free of cost along with the entire hospital stay of 2 nights and 1 day inclusive of all the meals. To ensure proper recovery and compliance, all the patients were also given free medicines for one month along with a blanket.

Distribution of blanket and medicine to post operative patients by H.H. Bhakti Anugrah Janardan Maharaj

Several ophthalmologists from Bhakivedanta Hospital, Mumbai and other organizations offered their clinical/surgical expertise in service of the Brajwasis. They were supported by around 20 support staff and 30 volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the Seva Week/program a success.

 Dr. OP Gupta distributing blankets and medicines to post operative patients

Dr. Vivek Shanbhag, who has been driving the Barsana Eye Hospital project, inspired everyone by his presence and spiritual insights. During the Sewa Week, the medical team was also blessed with the opportunity to operate on two of Srila Prabhupada’s senior disciples.

Distribution of blanket and medicine to post operative patients by Dr. Vivek Shanbhag

Presently, Bhaktivedanta Hospital offers daily eye care services in a rented premise at the Radha Madhav Ashram, Barsana.

The Bhumi Pujan for the new 100 bedded Eye Hospital in Barsana was done in Dec’21 and the construction work is expected to start in April’22.
Bhaktivedanta Hospital at Vrindavan already offers medical services related to physiotherapy, general health, orthopaedics and dental services. In the very near future an Orthopedics OT will also be inaugurated.