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Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust

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Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust or LRBT is Pakistan's largest non-governmental organisation, working to fight blindness in the country.[1] It is assumed to be not only the largest eye provider in the country but also the largest eye care provider in the world to have treated over 54 million patients in 38 years. The organization treats 10,200 OPD patients every single day.[2] Established in 1984,[1] it is based in Karachi with hospitals and primary eye care centers throughout the country.

Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust
AbbreviationLRBT
Formation1984; 40 years ago (1984)
Founder
TypeNot for Profit Organisation
PurposeHealth
HeadquartersKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Area served
Pakistan
Websitehttps://lrbt.org.pk/

Name

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The Trust is named for its two founders: Graham Layton and Zaka Rahmatulla,[3] both whom contributed Rs. 500,000/- each to start it.[1]

History

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The trust was founded in 1984 with Rs. 500,000 apiece by Graham Layton, an Englishman who become a Pakistani citizen, and Zaka Rahmatulla. The two began by setting up a mobile health unit in Tando Bago, Sindh. Upon his death, Layton left his estate for the benefit of LRBT.

Network

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As of 2023, there are 19 fully-equipped hospitals and 56 primary eyecare centers across Pakistan. Any Pakistani is just 200 km away from a LRBT facility.[4]

Hospitals

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Admin, LRBT (May 20, 2014). "LRBT | Free Eye Care for Poor in Pakistan. Support LRBT with Your Donations and Zakat".
  2. ^ "PAKISTAN: No specs no school". Reuters. November 1, 2009. Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  3. ^ "Home". www.glt.org.uk.
  4. ^ "LRBT locations".
  5. ^ "LRBT locations".
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