Eye health experts are calling for increased investment in eye care services in Kenya, citing a growing need for cataract surgeries and improved access to treatment.
According to experts, about 700,000 people are currently awaiting cataract surgery, with preventable blindness continuing to affect livelihoods, particularly in rural areas and among older populations. Cataract remains the leading cause of blindness in the country.
Speaking during a press briefing ahead of an international eye health conference in Nairobi, Acting Head of the Eye Health Section at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Monica Bitok, said Kenya is working towards meeting World Health Organization (WHO) targets on cataract surgery and refractive error coverage by 2030.
