Fon Julius, Country Director of CBM hands over vehicle keys to Dr Henry Nkumbe, CEO , MICEI.
By Ngalame Elias
Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute (MICEI) joined the rest of the Globe to celebrate 2026 World Sight Day marked by some key happy moments including the handover of a pickup vehicle by CBM, certificate awards to some trainees and sharing experience of a successful surgery case at the hospital of a child born blind.
Talking to the press during the celebrations October 8th at the hospital premises Dr Henry Nkumbe, MICEI CEO, pointed out the significance of World Sight Day and reasons for its celebration.
“World Sight Day is an opportunity for us to raise awareness on vision impairment and blindness, carry out advocacy for more support towards activities meant at fighting avoidable blindness,” he said.
The celebrations at MICEI were marked by three sub-activities including a free eye screening by MICEI team at the SA’A health district in Yaounde, reception of a Toyota Hilux vehicle donated by Christian Blind Mission, CBM, a strong partner of MICEI, then there was certificate award to some three trainees from the institute, one of them coming from Burkina Faso.
MICEI also shared the experience of a successful surgery case at the hospital of a child born blind.
“ Today we are glad that this child born blind has regained her sight and has started school,” Dr Nkumbe announced.
Receiving the vehicle from CBM, Dr. Henry Nkumbe stated that it represents more than a means of transport: “It is a practical investment in our ability to reach communities, support outreach activities, transport essential materials, and bring eye care services closer to people who may otherwise have difficulty accessing them.”
Fon Julius, Country Director of CBM, added that the donation renews their pledge to continue partnering with MICEI in reaching more communities with eye care services and developing human resources in eye health
It should be recalled that World Sight Day 2026 was observed globally on Thursday, 8 October 2026, bringing global attention to the importance of eye health and vision care.
Goup Photo of some MICEI staff and CBM delegation at the ceremony
Celebrated every year on the second Thursday of October, this international awareness day encourages people to prioritize regular eye examinations, early diagnosis, and access to quality eye care.
Experts say millions of people worldwide suffer from vision problems that can often be prevented or treated with timely medical care. The annual observance of World Eyes Day therefore reminds everyone that healthy eyesight is essential for education, work, independence, and overall quality of life.
The 2026 campaign continues the global LoveYourEyes movement, highlighting the need for accessible, affordable, and available eye care for everyone.
Joyous moments marked the celebrations