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Essilor, Optometry Giving Sight grant loans to Malawi students
Essilor of America and Optometry Giving Sight have announced the recipients of study loans for students of Optometry at Mzuzu University in Malawi, Africa.
The loans will cover full tuition and living costs for the 5 years of the Bachelor of Vision Science, commencing in this academic year, according to a joint press release.
The loans will ensure that economically disadvantaged students are able to complete their studies and then provide urgently needed vision care services to women, men and children in their local communities, according to Howard Purcell, senior vice president of the customer development group, Essilor of America.
There are currently 71 students enrolled in the Malawi program.
The recipients of the student loans are (pictured from left to right): Adson Mitochi, Mariam Aliya, Gibson Nkhwekwe, Kettie Lozario, Tambuzai Liyo and Thandiwe Nyirenda. The current head of school at Mzuzu University is Sara McGowan, OD, a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The Optometry Development program in Malawi is an initiative of the Brien Holden Vision Institute, Mzuzu University, Malawi College of Health Sciences and Optometry Giving Sight.
Source: www.givingsight.org