MoHSSS to subsidise 100 spectacles for vulnerable persons

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has partnered with Miracle Vision Care to offer free or subsidised spectacles to 100 vulnerable persons for the Christmas season.
The Ministry has announced that the criteria include proof that these persons are earning less than $100,000; are single parents; or are children within the age of 18 years and below.
This offer is available to persons living in all regions. To benefit, they can visit the Lamaha Street Office of the Ministry to start the process.
Efforts to offer such services have been ongoing in the Ministry. Just a few days ago, through a partnership with Da Silva’s Optical, the Ministry’s EyeCare Programme was rolled out at Moraikobai, where 85 pairs of tested spectacles were provided to children and the elderly.
Thus far, hundreds of persons have benefitted from this programme since it came into being in August 2021.
Government has also rolled out the Snap-On Spectacles Initiative, in which more than 600 persons have benefitted. The Snap-On Initiative is a new programme introduced by the Health Ministry after the ease in distributing eyewear to persons in remote areas had been recognised.
In total, Government has procured 4500 pairs of spectacles to be distributed. Teams have been visiting communities across the country, and the spectacles are delivered immediately after persons have been diagnosed. (G12)