Al-Shifa intervention prevents blindness in premature twins Up to 45 pc of preterm babies risk ROP, doctors warn Trust calls for mandatory newborn eye screening
RAWALPINDI Feb 25, 2026 (ABC): Around every year, one million babies are born prematurely in Pakistan, with up to 45 percent at risk of developing Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a retinal disorder that can lead to permanent blindness if not treated within weeks of birth, said the Al-Shifa Trust on Wednesday. Since launching a dedicated…