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Universal Health Coverage: A radical idea and a basic human right

Uncorrected poor vision is the world’s largest unaddressed disability, yet a simple pair of prescription eyeglasses can transform a life. Photo by Dr. Shivam Maini.

What is Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and why is it important? Last month at the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders adopted the goal of working together to achieve UHC by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Currently, more than half of the world’s population lacks access to essential health services. Those… Continue reading Universal Health Coverage: A radical idea and a basic human right

Peek Vision has changed this teacher’s life!

Imagine if you were a teacher who had a visually impaired student pulled out of class because her parents believed witchcraft was the cause. It may seem strange, but this was Kizito’s experience. Using the PEEK  app on his smartphone, he screened the girl and referred her to a partner hospital for diagnosis and treatment.… Continue reading Peek Vision has changed this teacher’s life!

The Gift of Sight restores a teen’s hope for future employment

With restored vision and the support of her teacher, Jennifer is performing well in school and she’s excited for what the future holds for her!

When Jennifer was in her teens, her parents noticed that her grades started declining. She was a bright girl, and even the teachers at her school in the Central region of Ghana couldn’t explain why this was happening. Little did they know that Jennifer was suffering from vision loss. She first noticed at age 14… Continue reading The Gift of Sight restores a teen’s hope for future employment