Dr. Gideon Boako, Tano North’s Member of Parliament, has announced plans to sponsor eye surgery for 35 constituents identified during a recent screening exercise. The initiative is part of his commitment to improving eye health in the constituency.
Phase 1 of the programme, carried out yesterday across Bomaa, Yamfo, and Adrobaa, screened residents for eye conditions.
Dr. Boako revealed that around 35 persons were found to require surgical intervention.
These individuals are currently being processed for fully sponsored surgeries at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
The initiative ensures that financial constraints do not prevent constituents from accessing critical eye care.
One of the most urgent cases involved a young girl from Atudrobesa who has lost sight in both eyes following an accident with a football.
Dr. Boako is making special arrangements to ensure she receives treatment from specialists at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Boako thanked the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the Himalayan Cataract Project for their invaluable support.
He reiterated that more phases of the programme would follow to reach additional communities in Tano North.