Successful eye surgeries have been performed on 161 patients from the sub-zones of Nakfa and Adobha at Nakfa Hospital on 16 and 17 February, according to a statement from the Eritrean information ministry on Monday.
Ophthalmologist Dr. Eyob Beyene was quoted in the statement as stating that prior to the surgery, eye diagnoses were conducted on over 1,635 patients and that surgery was performed on those identified as requiring treatment.
The eye surgery program is being conducted at Nakfa Hospital for the fourth time.
In addition, trachoma medicine and eyeglasses were provided to a number of patients.
According to the beneficiaries, they had previously been compelled to travel as far as the capital Asmara and Keren to seek eye treatment and expressed gratitude to the health ministry for providing them with the opportunity to receive such services in their area.
Mr. Yonatan Woldu, head of administration and finance in Nakfa sub-zone, said that prior to the surgery, eye diagnoses had been carried out at Nakfa Hospital and Dirit Health Center.
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