Tomorrow, Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development, Qedani Mahlangu will observe World Eyesight Day at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. The day serves as an occasion to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and care.
This year’s theme is gender and eye health equal to care and it is celebrated worldwide annually to remind people to look after their eyes. Throughout the month of October, the department will strengthen their campaign of educating people about the importance of taking care of their eyes in order to avoid preventable causes of blindness such as cataract.
Following the event, MEC Mahlangu will address the journalists about the findings of the Auditor-General’s report on the department’s finances as released recently.
Details for the eye sight campaign are as follows:
Date: 8 October 2009
Time: 09h00 to 14h00
Venue: Recreational Hall, Chris Hani Baragwanath
Details for the media briefing are as follows:
Date: 8 October 2009
Time: 12h00
Venue: 9th floor boardroom, administration block
Enquiries:
Mandla Sidu
Cell: 082 773 9013
Issued by: Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government
7 October 2009
