Based on the distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Sri Lanka, and the keenness of the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to alleviate the suffering of low-income people and affected communities around the world, and in continuation of the humanitarian work provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) to the Republic of Sri Lanka, KSrelief concluded the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project to Combat Blindness and Blindness-Related Diseases, which was implemented at two government hospitals in Sammanthurai, eastern province of Sri Lanka, and Embilipitiya, Subragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka, during the period from 15th to 28th September 2025. This project has achieved tangible success in providing medical services to patients, with the following surgeries and medical services during the campaign:
At the Base Hospital in Sammanthurai, Eastern Province of Sri Lanka:
* Medical Screening: 4,336
* IOL implant: 416
* Distribution of Spectacles: 1,028
* Surgeries: 428
At the Base Hospital in Embilipitiya, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka:
* Medical Screening: 4,300
* IOL implant: 407
* Distribution of Spectacles: 1,010
* Surgeries: 410
This humanitarian initiative aims not only to restore sight but also to improve the quality of life of beneficiaries, enabling them to return to normal lives and actively participate in their communities.
This initiative was not limited to the medical aspect alone; it also included raising health awareness among local communities through awareness programs aimed at preventing eye diseases and providing a supportive environment for sustainable healthcare. These efforts have had a tangible positive impact on thousands of beneficiaries from the Republic of Sri Lanka, restoring hope and helping them overcome the challenges posed by their visual impairments.
According to statistics of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), the Center has completed 25 projects in the Republic of Sri Lanka to date, at a total cost exceeding $15 million.
The Kingdom, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz , the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, attaches great importance to humanitarian initiatives that contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals, particularly in the healthcare sector. The “Saudi Noor” volunteer project reflects this commitment by seeking to provide the necessary medical care to eye patients worldwide, including the Republic of Sri Lanka.
