Dennis G Nkanga

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Lead

DR Screening and treatment Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria.

Latest Contribution

Photo showing training of screeners in smartphone fundus photography.

Leveraging networks and collaboration: The Calabar Diabetic Retinopathy Service, from inception to a state-wide service, research and training hub

3 June 2026 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - Imaging

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in people of working age globally [1]. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of public health importance in Nigeria as it...

Photos showing capacity-strengthening activities in Calabar through the VISION 2020 LINK and DR-NET.

Strengthening diabetic retinopathy services in Nigeria through DR-NET – from grass roots to national policy development

3 August 2023 |

This is the third article in a series (see Part 1 and Part 2) reflecting on how shared learning via networks of UK and international eye health professionals is contributing to reducing unnecessary blindness in Nigeria. Earlier articles focused on...