BMM Tanzania Conducts Free Eye Camp in Tanga
- Secretariat
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
The Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania (BMMT), in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for Tanga Urban Constituency, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, successfully conducted a free three-day eye camp.
The camp was held at Usagara Secondary School from Saturday, April 5, 2025, to Monday, April 7, 2025, where a variety of eye care services were provided. These included eye screening, eye surgeries, distribution of spectacles, provision of prescriptions, and counseling on eye health. All services were offered free of charge.
Over the course of the three days, more than 3,240 people underwent eye screening. Of these, 255 individuals (equivalent to 7.9%) received various types of eye surgeries, including cataract surgery.
The graph above illustrates the number of individuals who underwent eye screening and eye surgeries during the free eye camp organized by BMMT in Tanga Region, held from April 5 to 7, 2025.
Speaking during the camp, Mama Keki, the Eye Camp Coordinator from BMMT, urged the public to prioritize eye care and to develop the habit of going for regular eye checkups.On her part, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, MP for Tanga Urban, expressed her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to BMMT and its partners for supporting the government’s efforts under the leadership of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, by organizing the camp and providing specialist eye care services in an accessible and convenient manner.
Tanga District Commissioner, Hon. Japhari Mghamba Kubecha, also praised Hon. Ummy Mwalimu for her advocacy and collaboration with BMMT in bringing vital eye care services to the residents of Tanga.
The residents of Tanga expressed sincere gratitude for the services received, stating that they were of great help, especially given the high cost of eye treatment, which many cannot afford.
BMMT extends its appreciation to the people of Tanga for adhering to the program schedule and maintaining discipline throughout the camp. This played a key role in ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of services.
Special thanks are extended to Mixx by YAS Tanzania, the main sponsor of the camp. BMMT also appreciates its partners, BETA Charitable Trust from the United Kingdom, for generously sponsoring the eye surgeries.
Gratitude are also extended to KSIJ Charitable Eye Centre, Africa Federation, the Office of the Member of Parliament for Tanga Urban, all government authorities in Tanga Region, and the entire coordination team led by Mama Keki and specialists from Tanga Regional Referral Hospital – Bombo, along with other hospitals. Their contributions and efforts led to the great success of this camp.
Their combined efforts and unwavering dedication were instrumental in the remarkable success of the camp.
Above all, we thank Allah Almighty and pray that He rewards abundantly all those who contributed generously to this noble cause. Insha’Allah.
Media & Relations Department,
Bilal Muslim Mission of Tanzania, Dar-es-Salaam.
17th April 2025
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