All Eyes on Remote Uganda
At the River Kayo, Ugandan Ministry of Health and Carter Center staff are carefully monitoring the black flies that breed in its waters for evidence of the parasite that causes onchocerciasis.
South Sudan
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.
Fleeing War in Sudan, Refugees Find Hope in South Sudan
The International Medical Corps team provides critical support to thousands of displaced people at a health clinic in Renk, South Sudan.
This Eye Surgeon Is on a Mission to Cure Blindness in South Sudan
Dr. Lloyd Williams, an ophthalmologist with Duke University, has traveled with HCP Cureblindness for the past decade. He talks about his recent travels to South Sudan, a country with the highest rate of blindness in the world.
The Unstoppable Makoy Samuel Yibi and the Quest to Eradicate Guinea Worm
Makoy Samuel Yibi’s relentless efforts have brought Guinea worm disease to the brink of eradication. With support from the Carter Center, Makoy traverses rugged terrain in South Sudan to contain outbreaks and prevent future infections.