More than 1,000 University of Ruhuna students receive eye and hearing tests under President’s Fund

The University of Ruhuna hosted the second phase of the President’s Fund programme to provide free spectacles to university students yesterday (10). More than 1,000 students received eye examinations and hearing tests and were given the opportunity to select spectacle frames.

Spectacles will be provided free of charge within one month to those identified as requiring them. The programme is supported by the Stroud Rotary Club and the Wish Foundation.

The first phase was recently held at Rajarata University, benefiting 600 students.

Speaking at the event, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary to the President’s Fund Roshan Gamage said that, under the guidance of the President, who chairs the President’s Fund, steps would be taken to extend the programme to all universities in the country.

University of Ruhuna Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor P. A. Jayantha emphasised that good physical health is essential for university students to succeed in their academic activities. He noted that the initiative recognises the importance of healthy eyesight and would support students’ education while contributing to their future success.

University Registrar Manjula Yapa, Assistant Registrar of the Student Affairs Division Thanuja Damayanthi, university staff members and representatives of the Wish Foundation were also present at the event.