This morning, Minister of State for Education,
@ClaudetteIrere, joined the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) at GS Kanazi in
@BugeseraDistr to witness an eyesight screening initiative benefiting 1,939 learners and teachers.
Implemented by RIIO with support from Direct Aid, the initiative helps identify and address eyesight challenges that hinder learning. Across 20 schools in Bugesera District, more than 22,700 students and over 500 teachers have already been screened, with those in need of receiving eyeglasses, treatment, and referrals for specialized care.