Tanzania: 90pc of Mbeya Residents Tested With Sight Problems

Mbeya — At least 90 per cent of people, who went for sight test during an ongoing 'free health test' campaign at Ruanda Nzovwe grounds in the region have been diagnosed with sight problems as most of them need to undergo minor and major operation.

The campaign, which was launched on October 14, this year, is coordinated by Mbeya Regional Hospital in cooperation with various stakeholders. It was launched by Mbeya Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla as part of the commemoration of the 18th anniversary of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. Speaking to The Citizen on Monday, Mbeya regional coordinator for sight services, Dr Fariji Killewa, said the majority of people, who went for test, were diagnosed with sight problems, but failed to go to hospital due to various reasons, including lack of money for treatment.

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