Public Health Ministry takes eye screening outreach to Leguan

A patient having her eyes tested (GINA photo)

The Ministry of Public Health has been conducting a series of ophthalmology outreaches across the country, and within the past week, 436 individuals benefitted from screening and eye care, GINA said.

The most recent visit was made to the Essequibo Island of Leguan, where 51 residents, including children and the elderly, benefited from free eye testing and screening.

A patient having her eyes tested (GINA photo)
A patient having her eyes tested (GINA photo)

 

A section of the beneficiaries at the Leguan Cottage Hospital, Region Three (GINA photo)
A section of the beneficiaries at the Leguan Cottage Hospital, Region Three (GINA photo)