Health Minister Prepares for National Eye Health Day
Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, Leads Preparations for National Eye Health Day
On Monday, Minister of Health, Mustapha Ferjani, presided over a working session focused on the final preparations for the second National Eye Health Day, scheduled for May 23, 2026, in partnership with the One Day One Dream association.
National Initiative Aims to Support 1,000 Patients with Cataracts
This national initiative aims to provide care for nearly 1,000 patients suffering from cataracts, with a priority given to beneficiaries of reduced-cost healthcare cards. The initiative involves free surgical operations organized simultaneously in several regions across the country, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.
Collaboration Between Public and Private Healthcare Institutions
The operation will mobilize 28 public healthcare institutions and 20 private clinics. Free lenses and medications will be provided, along with post-operative medical follow-up and coverage for transportation and accommodation, if necessary.
Minister of Health Emphasizes the Importance of Restoring Vision and Improving Quality of Life
The Minister of Health highlighted that this initiative represents a concrete step towards restoring vision and improving the quality of life, emphasizing that it reflects the right of every citizen to safe, accessible, and high-quality care.
Details on Orientation and Coordination to be Announced Later
The modalities for orientation and coordination will be announced later by the relevant regional health structures.
