Dr. Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, has taken a significant step in improving eye health in his constituency by organising a free eye screening exercise.
According to a post on his social media pages today, the initiative targeted the Bomaa, Yamfo, and Adrobaa zones and represents Phase 1 of a broader community health programme.
During the exercise, approximately 35 individuals were identified as requiring eye surgery.
Dr. Boako confirmed that arrangements are underway to have these surgeries fully sponsored at both the Sunyani Teaching Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The initiative is part of his ongoing efforts to provide critical healthcare support to residents across Tano North.
Among the cases identified was a young girl from Atudrobesa who had been struck in the eye by a football months ago, resulting in a stone being lodged in her eye.
Tragically, she has since lost sight in both eyes. Dr. Boako indicated that he is making urgent arrangements for her to receive specialist treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Boako described this as only the first phase of the initiative, promising that further phases would be rolled out soon to extend the programme’s benefits to more communities within the constituency.
His efforts highlight a growing commitment to preventive and corrective eye care in the region.
The MP expressed his gratitude to the partners who made the exercise possible, including Sunyani Teaching Hospital, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, and the Himalayan Cataract Project.
He commended their support in ensuring the success of the free screening and surgery programme, which is poised to transform the lives of many constituents.