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Join us in welcoming our new CEO!

The Himalayan Cataract Project’s Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Katherine G. Overbey (K-T) as HCP's CEO, effective October 4, 2022.

Sep 08, 2022

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news | Ghana

Child eye exams can catch other health issues early

There are many causes of childhood blindness, including disease, malnutrition, and injury. As HCP has progressively built and strengthened systems of eye care in the countries where we work, additional...

Aug 31, 2022

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profiles | Ethiopia

Dr. Muluken Fantaw

HCP partners play a key role in improving and expanding eye care in the communities we serve. Providing training opportunities in sub-specialities (e.g. cornea, retina, pediatrics, oculoplastics) empowers medical professionals...

Aug 31, 2022

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Our 2021 Annual Report

We are pleased to share HCP Cureblindness’ 2021 Annual Report, which showcases the difference your compassionate generosity made to those living with needless cataract blindness. 2021 was a year full...

Aug 31, 2022

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news | Ethiopia

Story From the Field: Fetiya Abduletif Abdula

During a recent outreach in Bisidimo, Ethiopia HCP Board Member Dr. Matt Oliva helped lead a surgical outreach with fellow board member Dr. Guy Kezirian where over 1,250 patients received...

Jul 29, 2022

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profiles | Ghana

Dr. Seth Lartey

Dr. Seth Lartey is a familiar name to those connected to the Himalayan Cataract Project. As one of the most senior ophthalmologists in Ghana, HCP has benefited immensely from his...

Jul 29, 2022

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HCP Holds Inaugural Fellows Reunion

Since 2008, the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) has offered an International Fellowship that provides highly-trained, early career ophthalmologists with global healthcare experience. Fellows work under the guidance of HCP Co-founder...

Jul 29, 2022

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news | Ethiopia

Trade Secrets: Partnership Shares Outreach Blueprint

On the second morning of a recent outreach in Bisidimo, Ethiopia patients are dancing and yelling out with joy as a team of doctors from the USA, Ethiopia and Tanzania...

Jun 30, 2022

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news | Philippines

Over 1,000 sight restoring surgeries provided in the Philippines

This week, a collaboration between SEE International, HCP Cureblindness and local partners in the Philippines brought eye care and sight-restoring surgeries to the people of Bohol, Philippines.

Jun 30, 2022

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profiles | Ethiopia

Patient Story: The Three Sisters

At an HCP outreach at the Woldia Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia, we met the three Teshome sisters: 10-year-old Makoya, eight-year-old ​​Tejitu and six-year-old Addise. All three girls were suffering from...

Jun 30, 2022

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