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news | Ghana

Providing Hope for the Future in Ghana

Throughout the month of February, HCP and its partners provided surgical outreach events throughout Ghana. An outreach event at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) is where we met 13-year-old...

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news | South Sudan

International Team Brings Care and Training

After years of civil war and with only two ophthalmologists and one ophthalmic nurse serving a population of nearly 13 million people, most South Sudanese lack adequate access to eye care.

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Celebrating International Women's Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to take action for gender equality.

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HCP launches search for new CEO

We have some exciting news to share with you. A search is underway for an accomplished and collaborative leader to serve as HCP’s next Chief Executive Officer.

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2021 Year in Review

Thank you to all of our supporters, friends and partners who made 2021 a successful year in global eye care. With your support, HCP Cure Blindness and our partners completed...

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Dr. Mercy Dawson

One of HCP Cure Blindness’ long-time partners is Dr. Mercy Dawson, a local cataract surgeon in Ghana.

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news | Ghana

One of Our Favorite Patient Stories of 2021 - Baby Beatrice

​Two-month old Baby Beatrice was born with cataracts in both eyes. Her father, Eric Nkrumah Dadzie, is blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other; he was...

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news | South Sudan

The Wait is Over in South Sudan

In 2020, HCP sent medical supplies and equipment to South Sudan in anticipation of surgical outreach opportunities. But, when Covid-19 struck, those outreach events were postponed - leaving many awaiting...

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Your Giving Tuesday Gift Matched Dollar for Dollar!

Giving Tuesday is November 30th but HCP’s campaign has already launched and you can make a difference right now!

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