The Delta State Government has marked World Sight Day 2026 with free eye screenings, public consciousness campaigns and eye care companies throughout the state to advertise entry to eye well being companies.
The actions, held on October 8 below the theme “Love Your Eyes: Every Story Counts,” came about in Asaba, Ughelli and Warri, representing Delta North, Central and South senatorial districts.
Among the attention well being professionals collaborating within the marketing campaign was Dr Oghenenyerhovwo Aghoghovwia Adegor, a Senior Registrar and ophthalmologist on the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara.
Adegor was a part of the group offering eye screenings, public training and medical help, together with studying glasses for eligible sufferers, cataract surgical procedure companies and referrals for additional therapy.
The statewide marketing campaign additionally featured a street stroll to lift consciousness about eye well being and the significance of standard eye examinations.
The programme was organised by the Delta State Ministry of Health and the Delta State Eye Health Committee below the management of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme.
Partners supporting the marketing campaign included the World Health Organisation (WHO), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Zenith Bank and the Chief Ogheneovo Edewor Foundation.
The basis counseled the organisers, Dr Adegor and different ophthalmologists at DELSUTH and throughout the state for his or her contributions to eye well being consciousness and efforts to enhance entry to eye care companies.
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