The video was filmed next to Lake Hawassa, the shores of which are home to Tertiary Eye Care Unit The Duchess visited the day before. The beautiful view is one of the first things those receiving sight saving surgery for conditions such as cataract see.
World Sight Day 2023
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh, delivered a special message to celebrate World Sight Day, from our project in Hawassa, calling for continued efforts to ensure quality eye care is available for all.
The Duchess celebrates World Sight Day from Ethiopia
This is the view that greets people who have received surgery at the Tertiary Eye Care Unit in Hawassa.
World Sight Day Celebrations
The Duchess of Edinburgh took part in World Sight Day celebrations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The theme this year focused the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in the workplace and encouraging employers to make eye health initiatives standard practice.
HRH watches as staff at Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise are provided with free eye tests - Image credit: Adam Mengistu
The event took place at Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise, where over 900 staff were being provided with free eye tests, in addition to attending presentations about how to protect their vision, and performances by the Police Marching Band, and the Addis Ababa Children and Youth Club.
The morning was full of energy and excitement as the Police Marching Band welcomed The Duchess and staff listened to presentations on how to protect their sight
Each year, the event in Ethiopia is organised by the Ministry of Health with the National Committee for Blindness Prevention, of which, Orbis is a long-standing member.
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