A four-year Vision Impact Project Scale-Up will soon be rolled out in Nakuru County.
The project aims to ensure improved access to quality, specialized eye and hearing healthcare across Nakuru County, protecting vision and improving community well-being.
It is expected to run from 2026 to 2029), and already a Technical Working Group to steer and coordinate its implementation across the County has been inaugurated.
According to the County Health Department, the Project is funded by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and implemented in partnership with AGC Tenwek Hospital.
It targets seven key sub-counties: Njoro, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Subukia, Gilgil, Molo, and Rongai.
The scope of implementation phase entails sessions where medical teams conduct eye screenings for 262,762 residents, while offering community-based treatment, specialized medical care, and referrals.
The partnership will also support healthcare infrastructure, equipment and workforce capacity.
It is a plus for families, as the investment aims to identify eye problems earlier, reduce barriers to treatment and protect sight through accessible, coordinated healthcare services.
