Nigeria's Health Minister Advocates for Eye Care Investment
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged for enhanced private sector investment in eye health to address preventable blindness and improve national productivity. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made this call at a Public-Private Sector Roundtable on Eye Health in Abuja, themed “GIFT of Sight: Mobilising Partnerships and Sustainable Funding towards Transforming Eye Care in Nigeria.” Salako emphasized that eye health is crucial for education and economic growth, noting that approximately 24 million Nigerians suffer from vision loss due to preventable conditions.
He encouraged businesses in various sectors to view eye health investment as both a social responsibility and a strategic economic decision. Salako also highlighted the JigiBola 2.0 initiative, which has provided over two million free eye screenings and aims to deliver 25,000 free cataract surgeries by 2027.
He called for innovative financing mechanisms and local production of eye-care products to enhance accessibility and affordability.
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