The northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is known for its hilly terrain and rainy weather. While that makes for excellent tea-growing conditions, it also means that roads are often rugged, muddy and difficult to navigate. Â Â For residents of remote communities, getting from the village into the city for healthcare can be challenging at the… Continue reading New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
Author: Caroline Wagner
Cataract surgery saves cattle herder’s livelihood
Herding cows is such a fundamental part of Maasai culture that it is common to hear people in that community greeting each other with, “I hope your cattle are well!” So, when 70-year-old Parmuat, a Maasai herder in Kajiado County, Kenya, thought he might have to sell off his cows, he was devastated. Several… Continue reading Cataract surgery saves cattle herder’s livelihood
Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening
The oldest of four kids, 14-year-old Isaac is his mother’s biggest helper – assisting with chores like cleaning, sweeping and looking after his younger siblings. But a few years back, Isaac started having problems finding things around the house. One day, his mom, Samanta, sent him outside to sweep the compound, but he came back… Continue reading Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening
A Vancouver donor’s dedication to the Gift of Sight
Having undergone cataract surgery himself, Vijay Verma knows just how important good vision is to quality of life. “The gift of eyesight is the best thing you can give to anybody. It just changes their whole world,” he says. “You can make donations for food and things like that, but it disappears after two days.… Continue reading A Vancouver donor’s dedication to the Gift of Sight
