Venezuela helps Dominicans

[NewsWhore]

A group of Dominicans is on their way to Venezuela to have cataract surgery thanks to a program sponsored by Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. The program, Mision Milagrosa, will provide care for 100 Dominicans. This is the third group of Dominicans treated under the program that is funded by the Venezuelan government. The program dates back to the cooperation agreement of 5 July 2004. Dominican ambassador to Venezuela, Belisario Landis, speaking in Hoy, says that the program will cover transport, hospital and pre-operational expenses over a 10 day period. Landis said that the mission is of humanitarian nature. Landis also said cataracts are increasing among Dominicans. Another 80 persons are wait-listed for the next eye surgery mission. In all 280 Dominicans have received treatment through the initiative.

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