Ophthalmology institute fully reopens after 17 days

All medical services have resumed at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) after operations were suspended for 17 days due to a clash between some individuals injured in the July mass uprising and hospital staff, including doctors, nurses, and employees.

The hospital authority officially reopened emergency and outdoor medical services at 8am this morning (14 June).

In addition to consultations and diagnostic tests, inpatient treatment is also being provided as necessary.

Earlier, the hospital's emergency services resumed on 4 June, followed by limited outdoor services on 12 June.

Confirming the matter, Dr Jane Alam, acting director of the hospital, said, "As of this morning, the hospital has fully resumed operations. We are committed to providing medical care to patients while also ensuring a safe working environment for doctors and nurses."

The hospital had suspended all forms of medical services on 28 May, following a violent altercation between some individuals injured in the July mass uprising and hospital staff, general patients, and their relatives.

Since then, only the injured activists involved in the July uprising have occupied the facility.