News and notices. October 09, 2013

World Sight Day 2013 in Rwanda

Ophthalmologist examining a patient  © Wanjiku Mathenge
Ophthalmologist examining a patient © Wanjiku Mathenge

The celebrations for World Sight Day (WSD) 2013 in Rwanda will include:

  • a walk to the main Kigali City bus stop by 200 people
  • a screening exercise for over 300 pubic service vehicle drivers
  • launch of the WSD report
  • an award ceremony for high achievers in eye care in Rwanda.

The occasion will be graced by the Mayor of Kigali, the Minister of Health and by Traffic police officers.

Many thanks to Dr Wankjiku Mathenge, Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Rwanda jointly with RIIO, The Fred Hollows Foundation, for the update on WSD in Rwanda this year.