This Retinal Camera Service has not been increased significantly to cover the 52,000 diabetics due to restricted financial resources and lack of further resources from Department of Health. The financial situation will hopefully be improved in the near future with possible funding through Lions International. Jonga Trust with the assistance of Lions sight committee of Distirct 410A have submitted a proposal to Lions International in Oakbrook, USA for funding which is available for Diabetes intervention in the prevention of complications related to Diabetes.
This service has provided useful eye health service and data for future planning for the prevention of avoidable blindness in Diabetics at a National and Provincial Government level.
