CBM CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION VISION IMPACT PROJECT SCRIPT:

STRENGTHENING HEALTH SYSTENS IN KENYA

Scene 1: THE GLOBAL BURDEN OF VISION IMPAIRMENT
[Statistics and images depicting the worldwide impact of vision
impairment]
INTRO: Narrator (Voiceover): Vision impairment affect millions worldwide,
impacting not only individuals but also communities and economies. Of the
7.5 million people in Kenya who have problems related to vision loss and
impairment, only 1.6 million have access to effective eye care services. Yet,
75% of these eye diseases can be treated to prevent sight loss. Unfortunately,
these people do not have support and live with the impact of their conditions
on their chance to get an education, to work, or even to be accepted as
members of their communities.
CBM Response: Narrator (Voiceover): In response to these challenges, CBM
Christian Blind Missions has embarked on an ambitious four-year project
launched in Kenya on April 21, 2022. The project is designed to reduce
avoidable visual impairment and blindness. The Vision Impact Project (VIP)
focuses on strengthening health systems and enhancing referral pathways for
eye health across all levels of health care in Kenya. The project is aligned with
the Kenyan Ministry of Health’s National Eye Health Strategic Plan, Kenya’s
Vision 2030, the WHO’s vision priorities and UN Sustainable Development
Goals.
[Montage of different facilities offering the services and any community
outreach photo]
The project is implemented in Vihiga, Bomet, Meru, Embu, Kajiado, Kiambu
and Kwale counties where the total targeted population is 6,556,686.
Narrator (Voiceover): Using innovation and research to reach the most
vulnerable in our communities, CBM has adopted county based health
system strengthening strategy which demonstrates our focus on programmes
which will have a long-term impact on the reduction of visual impairments in
communities. The following strategies have been implemented in the 7
counties;
 1. Strengthening infrastructure, equipment, instruments, medical
supplies, and human resources for eye health.
[Montage VIP equipment’s and supply donation, training intervention
activities]
2. Creating awareness and increasing demand for Inclusive Eye Health
services through efficient screening using Peek technology and
referrals.
[Montage of VIP community awareness and demand creation activities]

3. Integrating services and including eye health in government health

policies and plans.
[Montage of VIP county policy and advocacy intervention activities]

Scene 2: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN EYE HEALTH SERVICES

[Cutting-edge eye care technology, capture images depicting the Peek Vision]
Narrator (Voiceover): Science and technology have made incredible
advancements in eye care.
Using a smartphone-based vision screening app innovation, Peek Vision has
been adopted to enable nonmedical personnel such as community workers
and teachers screen patients. The technology supports eye screening and
referrals in regions with limited access to screening services. It is expected
that at least 60% of the community and at least 80% of school children in
Kenya will be screened during the project period implementation period.
Peek Vision is a social enterprise that powers eye health programme
providers to strengthen systems and service delivery with a software and data
intelligence platform.
As of 9th June 2023, a total of 1,011,329 people had been reached through
screening using Peek technology. Out of these 839,731 there
were 346,398 male and 493,333 female from the community while 171,598
(82,934 boys and 88,655 girls) were from schools.

Scene 3: QUALITY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES.

[Montage of different VIP intervention activities]
Delivery of high-quality services is key to securing positive outcomes. VIP has
supported the development of Vision Impact Project Kenya Quality Standards
and Guidelines. Ensuring implementation of VIP within strict adherence to
quality standards remains paramount at all levels both for CBM and Ministry
of Health.
[Montage of Quality Standards and Guidelines]
The guidelines are a product of such considerations to ensure quality
standards are adhered to and beneficiaries receive quality, appropriate and
efficient services. They are aligned to the Ministry of Health Quality Model for
Health and seek to provide guidance on minimum quality standards with
respect to, the following activities within the VIP: -
1. Provision of eye health promotion and preventive messaging,
2. Basic medication and consumables,
3. Spectacles provision,
4. Infection prevention at surgical outreaches and
5. Eye screening at the community, schools, and treatment centers.

Narrator (Voiceover): As of 9th June 2023, VIP is Worth celebrating:

 3,141 (1446Male, 1695Female) cataract surgeries.

 38 (18Male, 20Female) Healthcare workers enrolled into Kenya Medical
Training College for the 2 years Higher Diploma in Ophthalmology.:
 702 (295Male, 407Female) health workers and education Curriculum
Support Officers trained on eye health screening using peek
technology.
 2,799 (1068Male, 1721Female) healthcare workers and Community
Health Volunteers oriented on Primary Eye Care.
 45 public health facilities supported with consumables for eye health.
 Out of the 48% people with an eye problem out of the total screened,
VIP was able to treat 225,537 people (56%) people.

CONCLUSION:
[Closing shot of people smiling with clear eyes]
Narrator (Voiceover): Vision is an invaluable gift that demands our care and
attention. Let us unite in the efforts to ensure eye health services are
accessible, affordable and inclusive.
[Closing credits roll with uplifting music]