The SIOC-CDT donated Ophthalmology equipment and assistive devices to the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital. These equipment are valued at R 3 660 271 and comprise of; - , Ophthalmology equipment (SD-OCT system, Oculus Pentacam, Corneal cross linking, Handheld autokeratometer, Digital imaging slit lamp, Cataract surgical set), Hearing Aids, walking Aids, wheel chairs and cushions, Audiology machines. The handover ceremony was attended by Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene, acting HOD for Health, Mr Riaan Strydom, Ms Kgadi Magongoa (Programme manager health and social welfare: SIOC-CDT), Mr Mosimanegape Macomo (Manager stakeholder relations: SIOC-CDT), Mr Obakeng Lorathu (Coordinator Health projects: SIOC-CDT), Ms Marcia Mytaza (Coordinator: Social welfare projects: SIOC-CDT) and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital management. 

Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital (RMSH)– Ophthalmology Centre is the only tertiary level eye care centre in the Northern Cape Province. It serves as the main referral hub for all of the Northern Cape Province’s Eye patients.
An SD-OCT is required in the Eye clinic to help diagnose and guide treatment of patients with diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions and glaucoma, although it is useful in a multitude of other conditions. It allows the Ophthalmologist to make the diagnosis earlier and implement treatment earlier, thereby often avoiding blinding complications. 
Assistive devices improves the client’s psychological and physical well-being. They can also help alleviate fatigue and prevent social isolation and lower the risk of depression.