Ogan Boye announces Free Eye Care Program for Nasarawa

In a bid to improve the health and wellbeing of its residents, the Nassarawa Local Government has announced a free eye care program.

According to Hon. Amb Yusuf Ogan Boye, The Nassarawa Local Government Chairman, expert eye doctors will conduct comprehensive eye examinations for residents with eye problems.

The program is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 21, at the Gwagwarwa Primary Health Care Hospital, from 9 am until evening. Services will include general check-ups for all eye conditions, as well as training and free cataract surgeries for those in need.

To participate, residents are required to obtain a registration card from their district heads.

This initiative is a welcome development, especially considering the importance of regular eye examinations in preventing visual impairment.

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