The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation has commenced its free cataract extraction surgery for 1000 people in states within the South-west region.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the screening for the surgery began on 16 Dec 2024, while the surgeries commenced on Monday.
Speaking with NAN, Anne Amugo, the lead consultant physician for the foundation, said the initiative was intended to give back to society.
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