Flag off of World Glaucoma week at the premises of the FCT Public Health Department area 3,The Honorable Mandate secretary (HSES) Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe was represented by the Acting Director of the Department Dr. Dan Gadzama, who delivered her speech and declared the event open.
There were various stands for screening, medications and distribution of free eyes glasses
Also present, were the Program Manager of the Eyes care unit, Dr. Goodluck Ehiemere, the Head of Disease control, Dr. Ngozi Ebisike, Head of the Epid. Div. Dr Lukman, Head of Health Promotion and Education Div. Hajiya Hauwa Suleiman as well as other Heads of Divisions[A1] , units and all partners (Clinton Health Access Initiative, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, Thelish Eye, Asokoro District Hospital).
The event started with a walk earlier in the morning to area 10,UTC.
