Tamale Teaching Hospital has partnered with the Cure Blindness Project to launch a year round free cataract surgery programme aimed at restoring sight for hundreds of people and reducing avoidable blindness across northern Ghana.
The initiative will provide free cataract surgeries for patients diagnosed with the condition while strengthening the skills of eye care professionals to improve access to quality ophthalmic services, especially in underserved communities.
As part of the programme, a team of ophthalmologists has begun performing cataract surgeries twice each month for patients identified through screening exercises.
The first phase is expected to benefit 500 people living with cataracts, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness.
Hospital officials say the partnership goes beyond providing free treatment. It will also focus on continuous training for healthcare workers to improve specialist eye care services and build a stronger, more sustainable system capable of meeting the increasing demand for treatment.
The programme is expected to restore sight to hundreds of patients, helping many regain their independence, improve their quality of life and return to work and other daily activities.
The collaboration between Tamale Teaching Hospital and the Cure Blindness Project forms part of ongoing efforts to expand access to essential eye care services and reduce preventable blindness in the region.
