• Super Admin
• 06 Mar, 2026

BENIN - The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has seen a large influx of patients for its ongoing Cataract Screening and Subsidized Surgery Programme, organized by the Department of Ophthalmology. The programme has been met with accolades for the UBTH CMD, Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu. In just three days, from March 4th to 6th, 2026, over 1,000 individuals have been screened for cataracts and other eye conditions. Patients from across the south south states in Nigeria are participating in the programme, demonstrating the critical need for accessible eye care and the strong reputation of UBTH's specialized services. The programme includes free eye consultations and screenings. Patients diagnosed with cataracts can undergo subsidized cataract surgery, covering essential medical needs. This initiative significantly improves access to vital eye care for numerous patients. The Cataract Screening and Subsidized Surgery Programme is giving renewed hope under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government and better lives to many patients with impaired vision. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠, 𝟮𝗻𝗱 - 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗿𝘂 𝗢𝗽𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅, 𝗨𝗕𝗧𝗛. Members of the public are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity and help spread the word to those who may need eye care services. Don't let cataracts blind you. Early detection and treatment can restore sight. Source: https://independent.ng/ubth-cmd-commended-as-subsidized-cataract-surgeries-benefit-over-1000-patients/