ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), has announced a free eye screening program for journalists in Sokoto state.
This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the council.
The statement co-signed by the Chairman, NUJ Sokoto state council, Usman Mohammed and the councils secretary, Muhammad Nasir noted that the program is in collaboration with the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) Sokoto, Department of Ophthalmology.
“This initiative is aimed at commemorating World Glaucoma Day and promoting early detection and management of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
“The program is scheduled to take place on Friday, 14th March 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Press Center, Zuru Road, Sokoto,” the statement detailed.
It added that journalists would be attended to by skilled ophthalmic personnel while Essential medications for preliminary glaucoma management, reading glasses, and a health talk on glaucoma awareness and prevention will also be provided.
The statement therefore urged all NUJ members to converge at the Press Center, Zuru Road, Sokoto, to participate in the program.
