Last month the Benevolent Missions International team visited the Sigatoka Hospital for their annual trip to provide eye care to the people of Nadroga Navosa.

Benevolent Missions International is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing needed ophthalmic care to the underserved in many areas around the world.

From 16-22 November, the team screened around 500 patients and performed more than 80 cataract surgeries in Sigatoka.

The Health & Medical Services Ministry acknowledges the ongoing efforts of Benevolent Missions International, whose dedication to providing vital eye care continues to make a significant impact in underserved communities across Fiji. 

Benevolent Missions International has a legacy of close to thirty of  providing free eye screening and surgeries in Fiji since 1995.