13/06/2026
The County Government is piloting an ambitious Eye Health Programme aimed at increasing access to eye care services to atleast 40% of the County population through strengthened primary healthcare systems, community awareness, and early screening interventions.
Supported by Lwala Community Alliance, the Council of Governors, and the Livelihood Impact Fund, the initiative is investing in capacity building across all levels of care. Members of the County Health Management Team have been trained as Trainers of Trainers (TOTs), with ongoing training targeting Sub-County Health Management Teams, facility healthcare workers, Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and about 3,000 Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
Recognizing that lack of awareness remains the biggest barrier to seeking eye care, the programme is prioritizing community sensitization, advocacy, and education on eye health and near-vision presbyopia to generate demand. Reading glasses will be provided to those in need, while complicated cases will be referred for specialized care by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
This initiative seeks to bring eye care closer to our communities.