By Kekeli K. Blamey
Adidome (V/R), Dec. 09. GNA – Mr Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze, Member of Parliament for Central Tongu, has lauded the collaborative efforts of health partners and community stakeholders following the successful completion of a comprehensive free eye screening exercise across the district.
The initiative, organised in partnership with Lifetime Well Vision, Friends Eye Centre, and the Adidome Government Hospital Eye Clinic, formed part of broader health interventions aimed at enhancing preventive healthcare and improving access to essential medical services.
The week-long exercise yielded significant outcomes with 2,066 residents screened, 804 medications dispensed, and 340 corrective lenses provided to individuals diagnosed with various vision challenges.
Furthermore, 261 patients were identified and booked for cataract surgery, ensuring timely treatment for a condition that remains a leading cause of preventable blindness.
Mr Hottordze described the initiative as a strong demonstration of what effective collaboration could achieve in improving public health.
He noted that many residents, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, often faced barriers in accessing specialised eye care services, making the outreach timely and impactful.
He commended the medical professionals for their dedication, the partner institutions for their unwavering support, and the community members for their active participation.
He emphasized that such interventions not only addressed existing health needs but also promoted early detection, reduce long-term complications, and improve overall quality of life.
Mr Hottordze reaffirmed his commitment to advancing health-focused programmes and strengthening partnerships that bring essential services closer to households.
He assured constituents that health and well-being would remain at the core of his development agenda for Central Tongu.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christian Akorlie