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Ghana

Profile: Dr. Boateng Wiafe

Dr. Boateng Wiafe, a senior Ghanaian ophthalmologist, has helped advise HCP since 2012 on reducing rates of unnecessary blindness in Ghana. Dr. Wiafe completed his medical and ophthalmology training in...
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Ghana

Thomas Badu

During a recent outreach in Koforidua, Ghana, HCP’s partner, the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, helped treat Thomas Badu and provide care for his vision loss. Badu, a 75-year-old from...
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Nepal

Dr. Srijana Adhikari

Cataract blindness and vision problems do not discriminate on the basis of age. Taking care of the youngest patients’ eyes requires specialized training. The results can be incredibly rewarding -...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Ghana

Linda Awuku

Linda Awuku, a 26-year-old aspiring fashion designer, struggled with her vision for years before receiving care at an HCP outreach in Cape Coast, Ghana. In junior high school, seeing the...
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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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Dr. Agatha Mensa-Debrah

Dr. Agatha Mensa-Debrah wears more than one hat in her work to eliminate preventable blindness.
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