Sightsavers, Bloomberg Philanthropies Launch 75m Eye Care Initiative for Nigeria and Others!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

An international development organisation, Sightsavers, in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced a75 million global initiative aimed at improving access to quality eye care in Nigeria, other low- and middle-income countries, and the United States.

About the Initiative

• The program focuses on tackling preventable blindness and visual impairment through enhanced healthcare delivery, training, and infrastructure development.
• Nigeria, as one of the key beneficiary countries, is expected to see improved screening, treatment, and awareness campaigns targeting eye health.
• The initiative will also work on strengthening health systems and promoting equitable access to eye care services for vulnerable populations.

Why It Matters

• Visual impairment significantly impacts quality of life and economic productivity, especially in developing countries.
• According to the World Health Organization, millions worldwide suffer from preventable or treatable eye conditions due to lack of access to care.
• – This initiative represents one of the largest investments in eye health, leveraging partnerships to reduce avoidable blindness.

Statements
A spokesperson for Sightsavers emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing eye health inequities, while Bloomberg Philanthropies highlighted the potential for scalable impact through this investment.

Citations:

1. Sightsavers Official Website – Announcement of the $75m global eye care initiative
   https://www.sightsavers.org/news
2. Bloomberg Philanthropies – Press release on global health investments
   https://www.bloomberg.org/press
3. World Health Organization – Facts on visual impairment and eye health
   https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blindness-and-visual-impairment

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