Mr. Alem Zekarias, Head of Blindness Control at the Ministry of Health, said that prior to the surgeries, eye examinations were conducted on about 3,000 patients. Of these, 406 underwent surgery, while others were provided with eyeglasses.
Noting that the program was part of the national campaign to control blindness, Mr. Alem said that the surgeries conducted in collaboration with the Sudanese Al-Beser Ophthalmology team was part of ongoing efforts to prevent and treat blindness.
Mr. Alem further stated that cataracts, trachoma, and other ophthalmic diseases can be treated through medication or surgery. He urged citizens experiencing eye complications to seek treatment from medical professionals and advised patients who had undergone surgery to properly use the prescribed medicines and follow the medical guidance provided.
Dr. Yafet Hailemicael, Medical Director of Keren Referral Hospital, indicated that the surgeries conducted in collaboration with the Sudanese Al-Beser Ophthalmology team were a continuation of similar programs previously carried out at the hospital. He also commended the Al-Beser team for its contribution.
The Sudanese Al-Beser medical team has conducted similar services in Eritrea on 15 occasions.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
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