JTI donation will fund cataract operations for underprivileged elderly people

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has donated US$25,000 to Thanh Nien News’ medical program to provide 650 cataract operations for underprivileged elderly people in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta of Vietnam, according to a Vietnam News story.

A representative of Thanh Nien News said JTI’s contribution would help improve the living conditions of elderly people in the region.

The program, which will be implemented in Kien Giang, Long An and Hau Giang provinces, will be completed by the end of this year.