December 11, 2025

World sight day

World Sight Day: WHO calls for urgent action to prioritise eye health across Africa

olatunde jomiloju04 mins

As the world marks World Sight Day today, the World Health Organization (WHO) is renewing its call for governments and individuals alike to prioritize eye health and adopt preventive strategies to reduce the rising burden of vision impairment and blindness, particularly across the African Region. Celebrated annually on October 9, World Sight Day is dedicated…

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World Sight Day 2025: WHO calls for stronger commitment to Eye health equity

wasiu ayanwola04 mins

Today is World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy vision. Good vision significantly enhances overall well-being, academic performance, employment opportunities, and economic productivity. Meanwhile, vision impairment remains a significant global public health concern, with prevalence expected to rise without…

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