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Africa: Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa
allAfrica, 9 May 2023
Eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but are unfortunately also the gateway to a growing crisis that is casting a shadow over Africa's future. Read more »
Millions of people across the continent suffer from a range of eye conditions, which often go undiagnosed and untreated, leading to severe consequences. Eye health is a critical issue on the continent that has received insufficient attention despite its far-reaching impact.
Despite its critical importance, this topic is frequently overlooked, leading to long-term consequences for individuals and society as a whole, reports allAfrica's Melody Chironda.
Cataract patient undergoes eye screening.
Holo, a former cataract patient, with her daughter Rachel and her grandson outside Holo’s home in Singida district, Tanzania.
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Optometry equipment, Nampula hospital, Mozambique.
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