The research addresses the unmet eye health needs of truck drivers in India.
The International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health (IJCMPH) recently published research on Sightsavers India’s RAAHI Programme.
RAAHI (National Truckers Eye Health Programme). The programme addresses unmet health needs of the truck drivers’ community, particularly concerning vision.
Through a mixed-methods approach, this research delves into the programme’s achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Having screened over 540,000 beneficiaries across 54 locations, RAAHI has significantly contributed to raising awareness about prevalent health conditions and providing essential eye care services. It primarily focuses on truck drivers, addressing their unmet eye health needs and raising awareness about prevalent health conditions.
Feedback from beneficiaries highlighted overall satisfaction with RAAHI services, emphasising the programme’s structured approach and immediate access to quality spectacles. Beneficiaries found the registration, screening, and spectacle distribution processes quick and easy.