Maiduguri Eye Hospital is getting a major upgrade as the North East Development Commission (NEDC) rolls out cutting-edge ophthalmology equipment worth over ₦3 billion and kicks off a two-week specialist training program. 👁️💡
The initiative aims to fight preventable blindness and develop highly skilled eye-care professionals across the North-East. Doctors, nurses, optometrists, and biomedical engineers are already getting hands-on experience with the new devices to make the hospital a regional centre of excellence.
Prof. Abdull Mohammed Mahdi said, “This is not just about equipment; it’s about equipping our people to deliver top-notch eye care.” NEDC also plans to renovate the hospital and expand similar eye-care projects to other states, including a modern Eye Institute in Bauchi.
The ₦3 billion investment is expected to transform cataract and glaucoma management and strengthen healthcare access across the region.
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