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Fighting Trachoma in Ethiopia - 5 Questions with an Orbis-Trained Healthcare Worker

Bekelech is a Health Extension Worker in southern Ethiopia. In December, she was part of the Orbis team that treated 7.5 million people to prevent the spread of trachoma. Read on to learn about Bekelech's sight-saving work... and her heartfelt message to Orbis supporters.
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Patient stories: treating Mandido, Ethiopia, for trachoma

August 01, 2021

Mandido, 50, had trachoma for three years, which had a profound effect on her ability to work and support her family. Her husband is unable to work, making her sight crucial for their future

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Aissatou from Cameroon waits for cataract surgery

UN commits to eye care for all by 2030

July 28, 2021

The United Nations has passed its first resolution dedicated to vision loss, backed by all 193 members, to incorporate eye health into the Sustainable Development Goals.

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MP's broken promise on aid budget marks death knell for ‘Global Britain’ agenda and will leave marginalised communities facing hunger, malnutrition and disease, says International Aid Sector

July 14, 2021

UK international aid sector response to yesterday’s parliamentary vote which confirms the government’s plan to reduce UK aid to 0.5% of GNI, until a set of fiscal conditions allow a return to 0.7% in the future.

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The 2020 Orbis Annual Report is here

July 12, 2021

We’re immensely proud of the work our supporters made possible in 2020. A global pandemic didn’t stop us from helping to save sight all over the world. For our 2020 annual report, we wanted to do something special to mark an extraordinary year. We're pleased to announce that our interactive 2020 Online Annual Report is now ready for you to browse.

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Cataract surgery has transformed Birketo's life

June 28, 2021

"I know him! That's my grandson!" Just imagine 80-year-old Birketo's feelings looking at the boy in front of him the day after his cataracts were removed.

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Volunteers' Week: Orbis nurse reflects on delivering virtual training during the pandemic

June 15, 2021

Ann-Marie Ablett is a theatre practitioner nurse and Orbis Ambassador. She has been an Orbis volunteer for 18 years. Over the years, Ann-Marie has used her annual leave to train hundreds of nurses around the world in the fight against preventable blindness.

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Virtual Flying Eye Hospital program takes off in Cameroon copy

June 07, 2021

Dr. Danielle Beleho – an ophthalmologist in Yaoundé, Cameroon – shares how Orbis’s commitment to innovation and working in partnership is helping to fight blindness in Cameroon, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Virtual Flying Eye Hospital program takes off in Cameroon

June 07, 2021

Dr. Danielle Beleho – an ophthalmologist in Yaoundé, Cameroon – shares how Orbis’s commitment to innovation and working in partnership is helping to fight blindness in Cameroon, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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