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$The second part of the programme which falls under the ‘Sight for Learning Project’ was a health talk and screening activities. The health talk centered on how students should take care of their eyes. They were counselled on signs to look out for to detect any eye condition or defect that could be present: frequent rubbing of the eyes, difficulty reading from far or near, frequent frontal headaches and head tilting for better vision. The eye screening exercise commenced shortly after the health talk. The screening was conducted to ensure early detection of eye diseases and prevent any long-term visual impairment of the students to avert delays in their learning process. The team sought to screen the students on prevailing eye conditions which included Refractive Error, Glaucoma, Cataracts and Allergies. At the end of the exercise, the team screened a total number of seventy-two (72) persons comprising sixty-three (63) JHS students, seven (7) teachers and two (2) monitors from the Regional Education Office, who were present during the activity.$

Symbol of Hope International (SOHi) is a Non-Governmental Organization which is duly registered and certified according to the laws of Ghana. SOHi focuses on advocacy and development.

Symbol of Hope International primarily seeks to contribute to learning and development, as well as providing preventive healthcare opportunities to children in deprived communities. We understand that every child has the right to equal educational opportunities and therefore, no child shall be deprived or denied of them.

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$The second part of the programme which falls under the ‘Sight for Learning Project’ was a health talk and screening activities. The health talk centered on how students should take care of their eyes. They were counselled on signs to look out for to detect any eye condition or defect that could be present: frequent rubbing of the eyes, difficulty reading from far or near, frequent frontal headaches and head tilting for better vision. The eye screening exercise commenced shortly after the health talk. The screening was conducted to ensure early detection of eye diseases and prevent any long-term visual impairment of the students to avert delays in their learning process. The team sought to screen the students on prevailing eye conditions which included Refractive Error, Glaucoma, Cataracts and Allergies. At the end of the exercise, the team screened a total number of seventy-two (72) persons comprising sixty-three (63) JHS students, seven (7) teachers and two (2) monitors from the Regional Education Office, who were present during the activity.$

Symbol of Hope International (SOHi) is a Non-Governmental Organization which is duly registered and certified according to the laws of Ghana. SOHi focuses on advocacy and development.

Symbol of Hope International primarily seeks to contribute to learning and development, as well as providing preventive healthcare opportunities to children in deprived communities. We understand that every child has the right to equal educational opportunities and therefore, no child shall be deprived or denied of them.

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$The second part of the programme which falls under the ‘Sight for Learning Project’ was a health talk and screening activities. The health talk centered on how students should take care of their eyes. They were counselled on signs to look out for to detect any eye condition or defect that could be present: frequent rubbing of the eyes, difficulty reading from far or near, frequent frontal headaches and head tilting for better vision. The eye screening exercise commenced shortly after the health talk. The screening was conducted to ensure early detection of eye diseases and prevent any long-term visual impairment of the students to avert delays in their learning process. The team sought to screen the students on prevailing eye conditions which included Refractive Error, Glaucoma, Cataracts and Allergies. At the end of the exercise, the team screened a total number of seventy-two (72) persons comprising sixty-three (63) JHS students, seven (7) teachers and two (2) monitors from the Regional Education Office, who were present during the activity.$

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$The second part of the programme which falls under the ‘Sight for Learning Project’ was a health talk and screening activities. The health talk centered on how students should take care of their eyes. They were counselled on signs to look out for to detect any eye condition or defect that could be present: frequent rubbing of the eyes, difficulty reading from far or near, frequent frontal headaches and head tilting for better vision. The eye screening exercise commenced shortly after the health talk. The screening was conducted to ensure early detection of eye diseases and prevent any long-term visual impairment of the students to avert delays in their learning process. The team sought to screen the students on prevailing eye conditions which included Refractive Error, Glaucoma, Cataracts and Allergies. At the end of the exercise, the team screened a total number of seventy-two (72) persons comprising sixty-three (63) JHS students, seven (7) teachers and two (2) monitors from the Regional Education Office, who were present during the activity.$