ZANZIBAR, Feb. 17 -- ZANZIBAR Ministry of Health has received the findings of the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey conducted across Unguja and Pemba between November 24 and December 17, last year.

The survey covered 69 shehias, the lowest administrative units and targeted residents aged 50 years and above. Receiving the report at the Office of the Chief Government Statistician (OCGS), the Director General of the Ministry of Health, Dr Amour Suleiman Mohamed, said the findings will guide the government in strengthening efforts to prevent and treat eye diseases through improved and timely service delivery.

He noted that the RAAB survey is a critical planning tool for the Ministry, as many causes of blindness are preve...