20 new villages declared Avoidable Blindness-Free in Kenya
Between October and the end of December of last year, 20 villages in Kenya were declared Avoidable Blindness-Free. Far from being a mere formality, these declarations are the culmination of years of collaboration between the community, the local government and the partner hospital.
20 new villages declared Avoidable Blindness-Free in Kenya
Between October and the end of December of last year, 20 villages in Kenya were declared Avoidable Blindness-Free. Far from being a mere formality, these declarations are the culmination of years of collaboration between the community, the local government and the partner hospital.
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Downstream impact
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A lifetime of generosity
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Making eye care part of health systems
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Sustainable impact through community partnership
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20 new villages declared Avoidable Blindness-Free in Kenya
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Downstream impact
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Community health workers go above and beyond for their communities
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From fearful blindness to joyous sight
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