Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 2 of 2)

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Kenya, Our Work
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How is Operation Eyesight combating blinding trachoma in Kenya? Dr. Steve Mukiri, an ophthalmologist at the Narok District Hospital, reports on the local war against trachoma. (Read Part 1.) Before any Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise can kick off, our teams conduct intensive planning, lobbying and resource mobilization. The International Trachoma Initiative (ITI) requisitions in… Continue Reading Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 2 of 2)

Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 1 of 2)

| By Lorie Gibson, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Our Work, Prevention
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This week, we present the first of a two-part story about the ongoing battle against blinding trachoma, a terrible infectious disease that is one of the leading causes of avoidable blindness globally. The World Health Organization, together with partners like Operation Eyesight and local Ministries of Health, has invested huge resources into eliminating trachoma by… Continue Reading Mobilization! The war against trachoma (Part 1 of 2)

Remembering our inspiration: Dr. Ben Gullison

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: India, Our Work
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This week, we celebrate the life of Dr. Ben Gullison, the Canadian who inspired the founding of Operation Eyesight. Dr. Gullison passed away April 6, 1987, and it is his vision of “the best for the poorest” that we still strive to achieve. Dr. Gullison was born in Yarmouth, N.S. He studied medicine at Acadia… Continue Reading Remembering our inspiration: Dr. Ben Gullison

Lower that blood pressure; protect your vision!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Our Work, Prevention
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This Sunday, we mark World Health Day, a day to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7, 1948. Every year, the WHO chooses a theme with global public health significance; and this year’s theme is high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, or hypertension, you are probably familiar… Continue Reading Lower that blood pressure; protect your vision!

‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Kenya, Our Work, Zambia
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With World Water Day taking place today, I’d like to share our excitement about an important water program sponsored by Operation Eyesight Canada’s board members. Not only do our Canada Board chair Dan Parlow and vice-chair Rob Ohlson bring significant expertise, energy and commitment to their roles, they have created an exciting new financial initiative… Continue Reading ‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!