Nyong’o opens Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital to boost specialised treatment in Kisumu

A new Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital has officially opened in Kisumu, Kenya, bringing advanced optical, general, and specialised eye-care services to patients in Nyanza, Western Kenya, and the broader East African region. The hospital was commissioned on Saturday by Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, who highlighted the facility’s potential to address the region’s demand for specialised eye-care services.

The hospital offers comprehensive care, including optical and general eye-care services alongside specialised and surgical procedures, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive eye-care facilities in the region. Governor Nyong’o stated that the hospital would restore sight and hope to thousands of people by eliminating the need for long-distance travel to seek specialised treatment. He emphasized that patients can now regain their independence and return to productive lives.

Prof Nyong’o also noted that the hospital would serve patients not only in Kisumu but across Western Kenya and the wider East African region. Deputy Governor Dr Mathew Owili praised the facility as a significant addition to the city’s healthcare infrastructure, benefiting patients from the wider western region and beyond. Principal Secretary CPA Carren Achieng Ageng’o stressed the hospital’s importance to children and families requiring specialised eye care, noting that good vision is crucial for a child’s development and education.

She called for partnerships with communities, schools, and government agencies to promote early screening, prevention, and timely treatment of eye conditions, especially among children.

The Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital, established by former Lions District 411 governor Selayan Ramesh Mehta, aims to expand access to quality eye-care services in the region. Its diverse range of optical, general, specialised, and surgical services is anticipated to reduce the necessity for patients to travel outside the region for treatment.

The commissioning of the hospital marks the beginning of a facility dedicated not only to treatment but also to restoring sight, improving quality of life, and increasing access to specialised eye care in the region.