Dr. Salako reaffirms the commitment of the Ministry of Health in supporting the Optometrists and the delivery of the opticians

Dr. Salako reaffirms the commitment of the Ministry of Health in supporting the Optometrists and the delivery of the opticians

Abuja (basic reporter) The honorable Minister of State for the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Wellness, dr. Iziaq Salako has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to support the optometrists and the disbursement of the optic registration committee, as well as all eye care professionals, in modeling a healthier and brighter future for our country. While calling to the Board of Directors to ensure that Quack is not given space to operate within the sector by distributing digital technologies and other technologies to monitor the practice of optometry in the country.

Dr. Salako gave the reaffirmation on Thursday in Abuja during the top of the ocular bulb 2025, organized by the Optometrists and dispense the opticians of the recording of Nigeria, under the theme “modeling the future of eye care in Nigeria: strengthen the systems through strategic alliances”.

The minister observed that this year’s theme is quite appropriate and aligns with the current investment line of the Ministry of Health in the health sector and the general objective of the renewed agenda of hope to ensure that the Nigerians are provided with the health care they need at any time without financial difficulty. The Board of Directors praised for bringing together experts, professionals and interested parties in the eye care sector to discuss ways to improve the future of eye health in our country, a critical element of the full health of people.

According to him, “it is a universal maximum that healthy eyes are a window for a healthy life. Vision is an essential part of human existence and ensuring that all Nigerians have access to quality eye care is not only a question of health, it is a question of human dignity, empowerment and progress.

“In the face of the growing challenges, such as the growing burden of visual impairment, and the growing demand for eye assistance services, it is clear that we cannot face the question of eye health in isolation. We must recognize the complexity of the health sector and take sides to achieve efforts and others. Building a sustainable and inclusive health system for eye care in Nigeria.

“Working together, we can guarantee that every Nigerian, regardless of their geographical position or the economic state, has access to the eye care they need. This includes growing awareness on the importance of regular eye controls, ensuring that the necessary infrastructures and human resources are underway to support the skills.

“Let me make sure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR) undertakes to support initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of health care in all sectors, including eye care. The Government of the day recognizes the fundamental role of the vision of mandate, for this way. To ensure that he has the tools, policies and an enabling environment necessary to carry out your work effectively.

“On the basis of this administration, we will continue to expand access to accessible assistance services at affordable prices, which are fundamental in a country where much of the population lives in underground areas. To this end, I am pleased to inform you that the Federal Ministry for Health and Social Wellness to reach the Nigerians will be implemented in the fact that the Nigers have been implemented in the renewal of hope for the renewal of hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for hope for the hope for renewal of hope for the renewal of hope for health.

“The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Wellness will continue to work with the main parties concerned, including international bodies, professionals, pharmaceutical companies, private sector, academic institutions, NGOs, CBOS and so on to fill the gaps in the eye training, other eacini and other ears of the eyes). The Ministry is working to ensure the integration of eye assistance services in primary health to the training of nurses and workers of the extensions of the community health (chewing) to identify, evaluate and refer to the eye conditions.

“I ask all of us to focus on sustainability in our efforts to strengthen the eye care system in our country. As the theme of this summit underlines, modeling the future of eye care in Nigeria requires far -sighted strategies and long -term commitments. It is not just about treating the conditions of the eyes today but building a robust and resistant framework for eye care that it will serve to come.

“I encourage all interested parties in this summit to continue to engage in open dialogues and to forge partnerships that focus on improving access to quality eye assistance services. The future of eye care in Nigeria lies in our collective efforts and, together, we can build a system that meets the needs of all Nigerians.

“On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Wellness, I repeat our commitment to support the Optometrists and the provision of the optic registration committee, as well as all eye care professionals, in modeling a healthier and brighter future for our country. Country.

“Waiting to receive innovative ideas and recommendations in a press release that will emerge from your resolution, I wish you a fruitful and productive summit. He said.