By Andrew Magombo
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the education of visually impaired secondary school students, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the US-based Our Aim Foundation, is set to provide prescription eyeglasses to approximately 5,000 students across Malawi.
In an interview
during the official opening of the MK700 million Nafuse Health Center in Mchinji,Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daud, announced that the project, dubbed the “Eyewear Project,” will supply eyeglasses worth MK1.7 billion annually.
She said already, 200 pairs of glasses and a screening kit have been distributed as part of the pilot phase.
Daud emphasized the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
“This initiative marks a significant step toward addressing the educational challenges faced by students with visual impairments,” she said.
The newly opened Nafuse Health Center, also supported by Our Aim Foundation, will cater to the healthcare needs of over 35,000 people from more than 90 villages under Senior Chief Mkanda.
The center will offer essential services such as maternity care, emergency care, and radiography, significantly enhancing healthcare access in the region.
