Our Annual Report: Lives Changed Together
It is with great pleasure that we share the Himalayan Cataract Project’s 2020 Annual Report with you.
Aug 30, 2021
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GHANA: Experts Aim to Improve Child Eye Cancer Odds
In Ghana, the mortality rate for children suffering from retinoblastoma, an aggressive eye cancer commonly seen in young children, is high - one in every two children with retinoblastoma dies.
Aug 30, 2021
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Dr. David Khorram: How to Make a Difference in the World
I’m often amazed at the concentration we have as ophthalmologists to sit within the confines of a few millimeters, delicately restoring sight, fully aware that with each movement we are also risking sight.
Aug 30, 2021
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Drs. Tabin & Ruit receive 2021 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award
HCP Co-founders Drs. Geoff Tabin and Sanduk Ruit were awarded the 2021 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award during the organization’s annual conference last week.
Jul 30, 2021
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Dr. David Rooney
Each year, HCP partners with Stanford University to offer an International Fellowship that provides highly-trained, early career ophthalmologists with global healthcare experience. Fellows work under the guidance of HCP Co-founder...
Jul 29, 2021
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School Screening Program In Ethiopia Delivers Fresh Sight to Nearly 200 Teachers and Students
For children who suffer from poor vision, learning effectively in school is a challenge. For those with cataract blindness, it can mean the end of their education entirely.
Jul 28, 2021
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Matching Campaign Raises $182,867 for Sight-Restoring Surgeries
The Himalayan Cataract Project marked National Cataract Awareness Month with a successful matching campaign and cataract outreach work in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya and Tanzania.
Jun 30, 2021
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HCP Enhances Data Capacity
In order to understand and maximize our impact, the HCP Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team carefully tracks all of our program data.
Jun 30, 2021
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Dr. Seth Wanye
Dr. Seth Wanye has dedicated his career to improving eye care in rural regions of his home country of Ghana.
Jun 30, 2021
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Partners Ramp Up Care Across Ghana
Cataract surgical outreach is off to a strong start in Ghana this year, as our partners increase the amount of life-changing eye care services to those who need it most.
May 28, 2021
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The transformative effect of sight restoring surgery
Cataract surgery is life changing, both for the patient and for their caregivers, as underscored by the following three stories from patients at a recent surgical outreach event in Bahir...
May 28, 2021
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Dr. Reeta Gurung
One of HCP’s most prolific and long-tenured trainer-physician partners is Dr. Reeta Gurung, Chief Executive Officer of the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology.
May 28, 2021
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Training Advances Skills for NCOP team
Ghana Health Service’s team members are delivering modular training workshops to optometrists, ophthalmic nurses and technicians who are part of HCP’s network of implementing partners.
Apr 30, 2021
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Dr. Tiliksew Teshome Tessema Wins Unsung Hero Award
Overcoming obstacles to bring care to those in need, Dr. Tiliksew Teshome Tessema exemplifies what it means to be a hero.
Apr 30, 2021
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Degnesh’s story highlights the importance of eye care
During a surgical outreach at Wolaita Sodo University in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region, Ethiopia, HCP’s medical teams encountered 25-year old Degnesh, whose story captures the joy...
Apr 30, 2021
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HCP Co-founders receive Humanitarian Award
HCP Co-founders Drs. Geoff Tabin and Sanduk Ruit were recently awarded the 2021 ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award. The ASCRS Foundation supports physician education and provides humanitarian cataract surgery in the...
Apr 5, 2021
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Philanthropy & Artificial Intelligence: HCP’s role
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published the opinion piece, "Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence", exploring the role that philanthropy can play in support of A.I.
Mar 31, 2021
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Women’s History Month: Highlighting Women Advancing Eye Care in Their Communities
To date, HCP has supported 1,007 training opportunities for women from 14 different countries including training for ophthalmologists, residents, nurses, and allied health professionals. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we...
Mar 31, 2021
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