A plight For Eyesight Healthcare Support
Accessing eyesight healthcare in Kenya has widened the social divide between those who can and cannot afford the services owing to high medical costs. This is true even as an increasing number of people across the world experience eyesight-related conditions that require routine checkups, medication or prescription glasses.
At Hands of Love, 3 of our students in Grade 2 B have been affected as their eyesight conditions worsen since their parents cannot afford the much-needed prescription glasses, routine checkups and medication.
7-year-old Nadia Wanjira was prescribed reading glasses. However, her mother cannot afford the glasses since she is jobless. Nadia's sister is Joy Waithera, the missing student who is yet to be found. The other two students, Sharlene Wanjira -7 yrs and Emmanuel Mwangi; 8-yrs, who have eye conditions require routine checkups but, their parents cannot afford the services due to insufficient income.
As a result, it has become increasingly challenging for Emmanuel, Nadia and Sharlene to actively take part in classwork and overall school activities. Their class teacher, Tr. Lilian has opted to position their desks closer to the blackboard for easy viewing and guidance in classwork. Hands of Love community is seeking assistance to support these students in accessing critical eyesight healthcare.