42,000 Potentially Blind Students At Osun Public Schools Received Corrective Eyeglasses, Gov Adeleke Claims Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed about 42,000 students and pupils of both secondary and public primary schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of bill to aid their academic pursuits.
Adeleke made this known in Osogbo during the presentation of corrective glasses and drugs to the pupils and the dissemination of free medical equipment to Osun State Health Insurance (OHIS) accredited government hospitals in the state.
He expounded that out of 345,000 pupils and students screened for eye problems across the state, over 42,000 of those identified with visual impairments have been given necessary interventions, containing corrective eyeglasses, inborn medications, and, where needed, surgical procedures.
The Governor underlined that his administration is just starting the intervention with public schools as a pilot phase, assuring that the good gesture will soon be extended to private schools to ensure no child is left behind.
Adeleke, who likewise unveiled multi-million naira worth of medical equipment acquired through the OSHIA for accredited government health facilities under the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), affixed that the investment aims to ensure that all enrollees receive the highest extent of medical care.
His words: “Our administration remains resolute in revitalising the health sector. In fulfilment of our promises, we have exactly concurred the training allowance for resident doctors and implemented the full COMMESS and CONHESS salary structures for health workers, ensuring they receive their entitlements promptly. We have furthermore ventured on a massive renovation and upgrading of healthcare facilities across the state.
“In just two years, 200 out of the 332 focal Primary Health Centres have been modernised, and the remaining ones will soon pursue. In furtherance of these efforts, our government has enrolled over 25,000 pensioners into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme free of bill, ensuring that our senior citizens receive character healthcare,” Adeleke posited.
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Published 3/14/2025