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Niger State Reports 14,000 Blind from Cataracts, 5,000 New Cases Yearly

Niger State Reports 14,000 Blind from Cataracts, 5,000 New Cases Yearly

Health authorities in Niger State say about 14,000 residents are blind due to cataracts, with roughly 5,000 new cases recorded annually. The figures highlight unmet needs in eye care, including access to surgery and prevention.

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14,000 Niger residents blind from cataracts, 5,000 new cases recorded annually