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Malakal: Alwadi Newspaper
A two-week free eye treatment and surgery camp is underway in Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, offering services to more than 1,150 patients from across the region.
The initiative, launched on May 7 under the supervision of the deputy state governor, is organized by Caritas Diocese of Malakal.
Upper Nile State Information Minister Peter Ngwojo Akwiny told Radio Tamazuj that the program is a major step toward improving access to eye care in the state.
“People are coming from across the 13 counties of the state and even from the northern parts of neighboring Jonglei State. A total of 1,150 people will receive eye treatment, including surgery and corrective glasses,” he said.
Among the beneficiaries is Simon Nyareth, a local youth leader in Malakal, who described the campaign as a relief for many patients.
“Many patients have problems such as cataracts and glaucoma. I went there on Friday, and the following day I received glasses and took my uncle for a successful surgery. We are very thankful,” he said.
Nyareth urged authorities and partners to establish a permanent eye care unit in Malakal to serve residents who cannot afford to travel outside the state for treatment.
The campaign has drawn patients from across Upper Nile and neighboring areas, highlighting the urgent need for accessible and affordable eye health services in South Sudan.
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