The Northern Community Eye Hospital has been making significant strides in restoring sight to the people of Janga. Recently, the hospital’s dedicated screening team assessed a total of 278 individuals, identifying 54 patients in need of cataract surgery, including 28 bilateral cases. These comprehensive screenings were crucial in pinpointing
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The inspiring story of Mma Alhassan-Sana from Kumbungu highlights the life-changing impact of the Northern Community Eye Hospital’s outreach intervention. Mma Alhassan-Sana had been living in complete darkness, blind in both eyes, which severely impacted her quality of life and independence. Her daily existence was filled with immense challenges,
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On May 7th, the Northern Community Eye Hospital conducted cataract surgeries for residents of Gurugu in the Sagnarigu municipality. Out of 72 individuals aged 40 and above who were screened, 14 were scheduled for surgery, and 13 underwent the procedure. Pre-surgery vision levels ranged from 6/60, CF@1-5, HM, to
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In February, Northern Community Eye Hospital had the privilege of hosting Dr. Karl Holzinger, a highly experienced American ophthalmologist renowned for his dedication to eye care in developing nations. Over the course of two weeks, Dr. Holzinger actively engaged in patient consultations, conducted community screenings, and performed a remarkable
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Thanks to RTSAH, as well as donations from Alcon, BVI, and others, approximately 40 complex cataract and pterygium surgeries were performed by Dr John Ghobrial, ophthalmologist and his team.
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In January of 2024, Dr John Sandford-Smith spent 3 weeks in Tamale, in NCEH. This was his 5th time there. He came here from Burkina Faso where he spent a week in a new Eye Hospital South of Ougadougou training the staff. He spent most of his time in Tamale
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In November of 2022, Dr John Sandford-Smith spent 3 weeks in Tamale, in NCEH. This was his 4th time there. He took part in patient care and in surgeries but his main contribution was to train our staff. Thanks a million Dr John! You are an inspiration to all
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As part of activities to mark this year’s World Sight Day, The Northern Community Eye Hospital in collaboration with Dubai Charity Foundation, organized a free cataract camp at the premises of Northern Community Eye Hospital in Tamale. This program which took place from 7th to 10th October, 2022 saw
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Dr Kanika Agarwal, who just completed her anterior segment fellowship in the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary spent 3 weeks at NCEH. She shared with us her expertise about difficult corneal diseases and glaucoma, participated in patient care, surgeries and staff training. She also came with us to do
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September, 24th was another opportunity granted the NCEH team to perform about 49 Sight restoring cataract surgeries in Yeji hosted by Mathias catholic hospital. With Dr Kanika, a visiting Ophthalmologist from the USA joining the team. The mandate remains Eliminating Needless Blindness.
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