Egypt has eliminated trachoma, an infectious eye disease, as a public health problem, the seventh country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to do so, with the support of many regional and international partners.
Sightsavers’ Adnan Youhana shares how eliminating trachoma in Pakistan was a true team effort, involving eye surgeons, radio hosts and Lady Health Workers.
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.
“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.”
This Carter Center video showcases Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s instrumental work over decades to greatly advance global health and human rights.