Residents of Ablekuma North are set to benefit from a life-changing health intervention as the office of the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn, partners with the Ghana Health Service under the Ghana Eye Project 2026 to provide free cataract and eye surgeries for residents.

The initiative, which forms part of efforts to improve access to essential healthcare services in the constituency, aims to restore sight and improve the quality of life for people suffering from cataracts and other eye-related conditions.

According to an announcement from the MP’s office, the outreach programme will be held in two phases to ensure that more residents can access the service.

The first phase is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Tsuimaami Chief’s Palace, while the second phase will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Darkuman Lorry Station. Both events will begin at 8:30 a.m.

The programme will provide free eye screening, consultations, and cataract surgeries for individuals diagnosed with conditions that require medical intervention.

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Ghana, particularly among the elderly, making such interventions critical in reducing avoidable vision impairment.

Officials say the initiative is designed to bring specialized eye care closer to the community, especially for residents who may not have the financial means to access surgical treatment at health facilities.

Speaking on the importance of the programme, the office of the Ablekuma North MP indicated that restoring sight to affected residents will not only improve their personal well-being but will also enable many to regain independence and continue their economic and social activities.

Community members experiencing blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, sensitivity to light, or cloudy eyesight have been encouraged to take advantage of the free screening to determine whether they require treatment.

Health advocates say community-based eye care initiatives such as this are essential in addressing preventable blindness and strengthening public health outreach, particularly in densely populated urban communities.

The organisers have therefore urged residents of Ablekuma North and surrounding areas to participate in the exercise and share the information widely to ensure that individuals in need of eye care do not miss the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing intervention.

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