Opening of the first phase of the Inhambane Ophthalmology Block

On 25 March, the official opening ceremony for Phase I of the new Ophthalmology Block at Inhambane Provincial Hospital took place in Mozambique, marking a significant milestone in strengthening eye care services in the province.

The construction of this centre is part of a project promoted by Eyes of the world to support the right to eye health, with a particular focus on women, girls and boys. This project aims to comprehensively strengthen the public health system, promote innovative practices and contribute to the sustainability and social development of the province’s population.

The event was chaired by Bendita Donaciano Lopes, Secretary of State for the province of Inhambane, who reaffirmed the Mozambican Government’s commitment to improving access to high-quality eye care. The event was also attended by a number of key figures from the provincial health sector, as well as representatives from partner institutions and organisations.

The first phase of the Ophthalmology Block comprises four consultation rooms, two inpatient wards with a total of twenty-four beds, an optician’s and a storeroom. This new facility will enable an increase in the number of ophthalmological consultations and surgeries, improve clinical and post-operative care for patients, and provide a more effective and high-quality response to the needs of the local population.

This initiative reaffirms the joint commitment of the Government and its partners to ensuring access to eye care as a fundamental right, promoting dignity, inclusion and an improved quality of life. This development represents a decisive step towards establishing an integrated eye care service within the public health system, with greater responsiveness and efficiency in addressing the high burden of eye disease in the province.

This project by Eyes of Mozambique is funded by the Catalan Agency for Development Cooperation (ACCD) and the Government of Navarre.