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  • Updated: June 01, 2022

FCTA Begins Free Cataract Surgery For 500 Indigent Patients

FCTA Begins Free Cataract Surgery For 500 Indigent Patients

The Federal Capital Territory Administration on Wednesday flagged off free eye surgery for Cataract patients in Kwali Area Council.  

The Secretary, FCT Secretariat For Health and Human Services, Dr. Abubakar Tafida who flagged off the programme at the Kwali General Hospital, said the first set of 500 indigent patients would benefit from the programme.  

He noted that efforts to sustain the programme would be intensified with the support of Development Partners and other stakeholders.  

While disclosing that the programme may not continue to be free of charge in the future, he explained that the cost would be made affordable to patients. 

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