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Nigeria: FG launches 10-year initiative to tackle preventable blindness

Nigeria: FG launches 10-year initiative to tackle preventable blindness

Africa Links 24 with Kazeem Biriowo
Published on 2026-02-05 20:27:07

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness with the launch of SightQuest Nigeria, a 10-year eye health programme by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International aimed at expanding inclusive eye care services across the country.

Speaking at the launch on Thursday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said the initiative would initially cover five states, with plans to scale up to 14 states…

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