Jeety Rubber and SRC breakgrounds for modern eye clinic 

In continuation of his humanitarian gesture and fulfilment of corporate social responsibility, Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, breaks grounds for   a state-of-the-art eye clinic here.

Margibi, Liberia, May 2, 2025 – In a significant move toward improving access to healthcare in rural Liberia, Jeety Rubber LLC and its subsidiary, Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) have officially broken grounds  to  construct a modern eye clinic in Weala, Margibi County.

Scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025, the state-of-the-art facility will contain two fully equipped operating theaters, a digital vision-screening suite with autorefractors and fundus cameras, multiple consultation rooms, and an on-site laboratory for dispensing eyeglasses and low-vision aids.

“This clinic represents one of our strongest commitments to the well-being of the people of Margibi County,” the management of Jeety Rubber and SRC said in a joint statement. “As we create economic opportunities, it is equally important to invest in the health of our communities, ensuring that every individual can learn, work, and care for their families.”

The clinic aims to serve not just residents of Weala, but the entire Margibi County, offering free screenings, diagnostics, and surgeries to reduce the high costs and logistical barriers many faces when traveling to Monrovia for basic eye care.

The project follows a 2024 pilot eye-care outreach campaign by Jeety Rubber and SRC, which revealed widespread unmet needs. More than 400 residents were treated for minor eye conditions and given free consultations, glasses, and medication. Over 100 individuals were diagnosed with partial blindness, primarily caused by cataracts and glaucoma, and referred to the JFK Eye Center in Monrovia, with all expenses covered by the companies.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3% of Liberia’s population suffers from eye disease, and more than 5% live with moderate-to-severe visual impairment. Cataracts, which cloud the eye’s natural lens, and glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, are the two leading causes of preventable blindness in the country.

“The success of last year’s outreach truly opened our eyes,” the companies added. “Far too many people were living with preventable blindness simply because they lacked access to basic eye care. This clinic is not just a building; it’s a beacon of hope for so many.”

Once completed, the clinic will be the first outside Montserrado County to offer comprehensive free eye-care services, positioning it as a potential game-changer for rural eye health in Liberia.

In a separate humanitarian initiative, Jeety Rubber and SRC have also commenced construction of a deep borehole water well at the Kakata Central Prison, which has long suffered from severe water shortages. The companies have pledged to provide 30 bags of rice monthly to ensure food security for the prison’s 300-plus inmates.

“Regardless of their circumstances, every prisoner deserves to be treated with dignity,” the companies stated. “This is just our way of supporting and uplifting the vulnerable segments of our society.”

Together, these initiatives underscore Jeety Rubber and SRC’s growing role as not just major economic contributors in Margibi County but also as leaders in corporate social responsibility. Editing by Jonathan Browne