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Latest news from Mali

  • Four ophthalmologists were trained in a bid to improve human resources and strengthen the health system.
  • Sightsavers supported the first survey on childhood blindness in Mali.
  • The government and other stakeholders are scaling up the Mopti Eye Care programme which was developed by and is receiving technical support from Sightsavers.
  • At the end of 2010 two new cereal banks were set up, and are being run by blind people to earn a livelihood.
  • Our inclusive education programme has been reported in print media in Mali. This project has also seen effective participation of pupils’ parents in education committees.

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