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Thursday, 3 November 2011
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Asia-Pacific: Cataract Surgery

(Question No. 632)


Ms Julie Bishop asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in writing, on 22 September 2011:

Since 24 November 2007, how many cataract surgeries have been performed in the Asia-Pacific region.


Mr Rudd: The answer to the honourable member s question is as follows:

The Australian aid program has supported over 80,000 cataract and sight restoring surgeries performed in the Asia-Pacific region since 24 November 2007.