How People Across Pakistan Collaborated to Beat Trachoma
Sightsavers’ Adnan Youhana shares how eliminating trachoma in Pakistan was a true team effort, involving eye surgeons, radio hosts and Lady Health Workers.
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South Sudan’s First Female Eye Surgeon Restores Sight to Thousands
Dr Aja Kuol, South Sudan’s first female ophthalmologist, travels to remote villages to perform life-changing eye surgeries, partnering with Mission Aviation Fellowship to reach the most isolated communities.
Heroic Worker Carries Patient Down Mountain on His Back
“A day after surgery, Santina was able to see and walk home alone, and she was able to recognize and greet many people she knew before she lost her sight.”
The Carters’ Lasting Legacy of Advancing Global Health Equity
This Carter Center video showcases Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s instrumental work over decades to greatly advance global health and human rights.
MSF: Thalassemia in Lebanon * Orbis: Trachoma in Ethiopia * Diane Duke of Friends for Life
by Harry Goldhagen; Published 12/14/20 Angel Sightings is a periodic collection of stories and articles published on other sites that highlight medical heroes and their work. Please share any heroes you come across here. MSF: Saving the Lives of Children with Thalassaemia in Lebanon Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in Lebanon have been treating children … Read more