blindness

Stakeholders in the Health Sector have decried the rise in various eye diseases among Plateau residents leading to the surge in cases of blindness in the state. READ ALSO: WHO, Anambra State In Partnership For Universal Health Coverage –…

The Country Director, Sightsavers, Dr Sunday Isyaku has counselled the media to embark on sustained advocacy to encourage Nigerians to go for regular eye checks to prevent blindness. Isyaku made the call on Wednesday in Kano at the opening…

Jessica Ata hasn`'t been to River Aswa since 2014, when she was diagnosed with river blindness. Back then, 1.5 million people in Uganda were affected by onchocerciasis that is carried by the blackfly. The vector thrives along water…