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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 »
Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa
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.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Tackles Eye Health Crisis Head-On with Boresha Macho Project
allAfrica, 9 May 2023
Millions of people are affected by a crisis that often goes unnoticed - the issue of eye health. Read more »
Holo, a former cataract patient, with her daughter Rachel and her grandson outside Holo’s home in Singida district, Tanzania.
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Cameroon: River Blindness Still a Major Health Issue, Hospitals Say
VOA, 12 April 2023
Hospitals in Cameroon are reporting an increase in cases of river blindness, a parasitic disease caused by bites from infected blackflies. Hundreds of aid workers have been… Read more »
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Africa: Q&A - Neglected Diseases Face Final Funding Hurdle
SciDev.Net, 20 February 2023
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) - a set of 20 diseases including river blindness and sleeping sickness - affect more than a billion people globally, with Africa accounting for… Read more »
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Africa: "A Network to See River Blindness Gone"
WHO, 20 October 2022
A new WHO network is aiming to ensure that onchocerciasis will soon be gone, in line with the targets set out in the 2030 Road map for neglected tropical diseases. Read more »
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Nigeria Health Watch, 2 March 2022
Vision plays a critical role in every facet of life therefore when a person's vision is impaired, it significantly affects their quality of life. Globally, at least 2.2 billion… Read more »
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Africa: Laser Treatment Could Rival Eye Drops for Glaucoma
SciDev.Net, 29 October 2021
Laser treatment could be affordable in low-income settings, and more effective than eye drops in managing glaucoma, an eye disease, a study has found. Read more »
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