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Originally published by Capital Newstop
October 9, 2025
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Kenya Urged to Prioritise Eye Health as New Global Report Projects KSh 33 Billion Annual Economic Boost
"For Kenya, addressing this crisis could yield KSh 19.7 billion in gains from improved occupational productivity, KSh 5.3 billion from higher employment rates, Education improvements equivalent to 8,628 extra years of schooling, KSh 3.3 billion saved by reducing the burden of car..
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A new global report reveals that prioritizing eye health in Kenya could lead to an annual economic boost of over KSh 33 billion, representing a tenfold return on investment from implementing six affordable interventions.
- A modest investment of KSh 3.3 billion in eye care initiatives could generate a KSh 1,300 return for every KSh 130 invested.
- The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), in partnership with Seva Foundation and The Fred Hollows Foundation, launched the "Value of Vision" report.
- An estimated 7.5 million Kenyans currently live with preventable or treatable visual impairments, contributing to significant personal and societal costs.
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