BioRTC and BMW Foundation Provide Free Eye Care in Yobe

The Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), in collaboration with the Alhaji Baba Malam Wali (BMW) Foundation, is offering free eye care services to approximately 1,045 participants in Yobe State. This initiative is part of the second phase of the SAHEL Dementia Cohort Study, which aims to enhance access to essential eye-care services and address vision-related health needs in the community.

Participants receive free eye examinations conducted by qualified professionals using advanced diagnostic equipment, such as the Topcon Maestro2 retinal imaging system. The program also provides reading glasses and necessary medications to eligible individuals.

BioRTC expressed gratitude to the BMW Foundation for their support, emphasizing that this partnership not only addresses eye-care needs but also contributes to broader community health improvements. The SAHEL Dementia Cohort Study, led by Professor Mahmoud Bukar Maina, focuses on dementia and cognitive health, particularly in Northern Nigeria, and includes follow-up assessments to better understand health conditions affecting the population.