Specialist Eye Care Provided to 18 Members Through Hospital Partnership

Eighteen members received specialist eye care in July 2024 through a partnership with a private ophthalmic hospital. The Foundation funded laser corrective surgery for 11 members and cataract removal for 7 — all paid directly to the hospital.

The partnership originated from a board-initiated review of recurring health requests. Eye conditions had appeared in 14 separate case submissions over the preceding two years. The board negotiated a group rate with the hospital, reducing per-member cost by 22%.

Total disbursement: ₦9.3 million. Each procedure was pre-authorised by the board after verification of medical necessity. No cash was passed to members at any stage.

Members with vision conditions are encouraged to submit a case through the normal process. The board assesses eye care applications on a case-by-case basis — the hospital partnership remains active for 2025.