Ghana: Calls for NHIS to cover prescription glasses after eye care outreach

Following a free eye care outreach in Ghana's Bono Region where over 500 people missed out on prescription glasses, there are growing calls for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to extend its coverage to include prescription glasses and low-vision aids.

20 Jun, 14:45 — 20 Jun, 14:45

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Calls grow for NHIS to cover prescription glasses after over 500 miss free eye care in Bono Region

Calls are mounting for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to extend coverage to prescription glasses and low-vision aids after a four-day free eye care outreach in Ghana’s Bono Region screened 867 people but was unable to attend to more than 500 others due to limited capacity.

By Clara Seshie

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Ghana: Calls for NHIS to cover prescription glasses after eye care outreach

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Calls grow for NHIS to cover prescription glasses after over 500 miss free eye care in Bono Region

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