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February 18, 2010

Rwandan newspaper reports on HCP eye surgeries

Dr. Geoff Tabin in Rwanda.

The Rwandan daily newspaper The New Times reports on successful corneal transplant surgeries in that country in partnership with Himalayan Cataract Project's Dr. Geoff Tabin.

Nineteen-year-old Joseph Rugemandinzi from Gicumbi told the paper that his sight has completely returned. “Before this operation I could not walk without assistance, neither could I recognize my relatives. This operation was done in July last year and today I can see perfectly."

Follow these links to read the article and a follow-up article.

 

 

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