MANAMA (BAHRAIN), Feb 21: Dr Sanduk Ruit, a renowned Nepali ophthalmologist, was conferred with the Isa Award for Services to Humanity amidst a royal ceremony at Isa Cultural Center at Al-Fateh Compound in Manama today.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa felicitated Dr Ruit with the Award that carries a purse of US$1 million. Dr Ruit is the recipient of the fifth edition of the award. 

Accepting the award, Dr Ruit said, “My life-long passion is for service to humanity through curing blindness regardless of accessibility and affordability of the patients thereby helping significantly reduce poverty. I now feel that we have been able to touch the heart and soul of millions globally through our work. I accept this prestigious award on behalf of millions of patients, their families, my team and the entire Nepalese people whose goodwill and best wishes I bring to this distinguished gathering. This award will further increase the credibility of Tilganga Institute, TKRF and HCP to scale up their work globally.”

Dr Ruit and his team has performed more than 50,000 eye surgeries in Asia, Africa and his home country in the past 30 years. His Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, a non-profit and independent organization, operates two hospitals, 16 field centers, and mobile clinics that have assisted thousands of patients in various countries including Bhutan, Thailand, Pakistan, Ethiopia, China, India and North Korea.

Isa Award has been presented every two years to individuals or organizations chosen by an expert panel since it was established in February 2009 by the king of Bahrain. The award is established to recognize selfless contribution to humanity by individuals or any organizations. 

 
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