The SAFE way to end trachoma

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Clean Water, Our Work, Zambia
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In Kenya and Zambia, Operation Eyesight is implementing the World Health Organization-endorsed SAFE strategy to treat and ultimately eliminate the blinding eye disease, trachoma. SAFE includes Surgery to treat trichiasis (the painful late stage of the disease), Antibiotics to eliminate infection, Face washing and hygiene education, and Environmental change including wells and latrines. As the… Continue Reading The SAFE way to end trachoma

“May you live longer to see the many people you are helping!”

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Zambia
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“It was hell” is how Thomas Chakalela describes his life after losing his vision to cataracts. It was bad enough when complications from diabetes resulted in the amputation of his left leg. But things got worse for the Zambian farmer when, shortly after the amputation, he gradually lost his vision. He was forced to retire… Continue Reading “May you live longer to see the many people you are helping!”

Clouds of self-doubt disperse for formerly blind man

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Our Work, Zambia
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Ever had a time in your life when you consistently told yourself you couldn’t do something? That negative inner voice might lead you to becoming chronically depressed, and the doubt you are feeling may become reality for you. Just ask Basson Mingishi, a 58-year old subsistence farmer who lives in Zambia with his wife and… Continue Reading Clouds of self-doubt disperse for formerly blind man

Radio helps direct rural, remote Africans to health care

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Our Work, Zambia
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Do you enjoy listening to the radio? News programs, talk shows, music, weather reports, traffic updates – they’re all pleasurable and useful, but I suspect we take often take radio’s availability for granted. Yet for a 32-year old Zambian named Ides Habeenzu, listening to the radio actually helped restore her eyesight! Ides lives with her… Continue Reading Radio helps direct rural, remote Africans to health care

Life takes a turn for the better!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Zambia
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University Teaching Hospital’s recently-refurbished ophthalmic centre has seen many success stories since Operation Eyesight and the Zambian government opened the facility in Lusaka, Zambia in 2012. One of the most recent happy stories I’d like to share with you is that of Davison Mwanamwale. Davison is a retired 75-year old who has lived in Lusaka for… Continue Reading Life takes a turn for the better!