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Experts warn of rising preventable blindness in Kenya

By Benard Orwongo | 6mos ago
A student from Mukuru Promotion Center undergoes an eye examination during a medical camp. New research findings show that kenya can gain significant economic benefits by investing in comprehensive eye health programs.[Benard Orwongo,Standard]

 

More than 7.5 million Kenyans are living with vision loss that could be prevented or treated, experts have warned as the world marks World Sight Day on Thursday.

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