Free medical camp delivers eye surgeries and care to over 6,800 Zanzibaris
A seven-day medical camp in Zanzibar provided eye screenings and surgeries to over 6,800 citizens, addressing conditions like cataracts and glaucoma. The initiative was a collaboration between local government, Muhimbili National Hospital, and Qatar Charity.
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This highlights the impact of international humanitarian partnerships on public health outcomes in underserved regions.
Unguja. Exactly 6,809 citizens in the North Unguja and Urban West regions received specialist eye screening and treatment services during a seven-day medical camp.
The initiative, resulting from a collaboration between the Zanzibar First Vice President's Office, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), and Qatar Charity, aimed to reduce avoidable visual impairment.
According to a report issued on Friday, September 4, 2026, by the MNH director-general, Dr Delilah Kimambo, during the closure of the at the Sebleni Health Centre, 6,809 citizens were screened across both regions.
"In North Unguja Region, 971 citizens received medical treatment, with 136 patients undergoing eye surgery," stated Dr Kimambo.
"The response was even larger in Urban West Region, where approximately 4,536 people turned up for services, and 254 among them underwent surgery," she added.
Dr Kimambo noted that 373 patients underwent cataract surgery, whilst 446 were diagnosed with the condition.
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