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Priscilla Mhango (31), an Opthalamic Resident at Lions Sight First Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. She is currently under training supported by Sightsavers.

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Dr Priscilla Mhango is an eye health hero, saving sight in Malawi. She’s one of the talented cataract surgeons whose training was supported by Sightsavers.

Mary stands holding a book after her cataracts operation.

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Mary has regained her sight and independence after a successful cataracts operation, enabling her to return to school and play with other children.

A man smiles while people walk in the background.

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Ophthalmic nurse Jeremiah Gwafa was first inspired to work in eye health as a child, after seeing the impact of blindness on his own family.

Gladys Atto in her doctor's uniform, smiling at the camera.

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“My name is Dr Gladys Atto. I wanted to be a doctor since I was a child, and I am very proud to be an ophthalmologist and have an impact on people’s lives.”

Illustration of student ophthalmologist Dr Hawa Megembe, sitting in a chair with flowers and a framed picture behind her.

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Dr Hawa Naiga Magembe is studying ophthalmology in Uganda with the help of a scholarship provided by Sightsavers’ inclusive eye health programme.

Lanoi stands outside and smiles with her hands on top of her head. She looks off to the right.

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Four-year-old Lanoi was suffering with trachoma. But thanks to the generosity of our supporters, she was able to be treated.

A girl wearing a cloth face mask adjusts her glasses to read a vision chart.

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The guide provides a framework and technical tools to help countries prioritise eye health issues and deliver high-quality, inclusive eye care services.

May 2022

Rakiya speaks to one of her students before the eye test.

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Spectrum Markets has been supporting Sightsavers’ childhood blindness project in Nigeria, helping to screen children for vision impairments and provide treatment.

April 2022

An eye health worker shines a torch into a woman's eyes to check for eye issues. She's wearing a colourful pink headscarf.

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The research supplement highlights how non-governmental organisations such as Sightsavers can generate high-quality evidence through their programmes.

April 2022

A large group of transgender women pose for a photo.

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In Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Right to Health project worked with transgender communities to remove the barriers they face when accessing inclusive eye health services.

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Priscilla's story

“I’m so happy I can see my grandfather again!”

“The best part of my job is seeing someone’s life transformed”

A day in the life: the only ophthalmologist in Karamoja

A day in the life: “It’s a blessing to have the power to change someone’s life”

Our sights are set on eliminating trachoma in Kenya

WHO guide aims to help countries tackle global eye care crisis

Sightsavers celebrates partnership anniversary with Spectrum Markets

Sightsavers publishes new eye health research in partnership with RSTMH

“Now we can get the help we need”

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