Sponsorship and development of local staff
Mr. Seid Idris, curently working as Ophthalmic Officer to train to become a Cataract Surgeon.
In October 2009, Eyes For Africa (EFA) financed his studies at Jimma University,
Ethiopia. He has embarked on a 2 year program that is recognised nationally
in Ethiopia. Upon
successfully completing this program Seid will be qualified to perform cataract
surgery, diagnose and treat eye complaints.
EFA has paid for his academic fees and many essential text books.
EFA is also funding his accomodation while studying at the university.
In this way, Eyes For Africa are ensuring the work will have a sustainable effect.
Our outstanding needs for this trip:
-A small sterilser for Eye Instruments
- A Keratometer, A-scan, Ophthalmic microscopes and Yag-laser
-Assistance with cargo to Ethiopia
To date sponsors for this trip include :
- 3M have donated 200 sterile drapes
- Alcon have donated A$5000
- Zeiss have loaned a portable microscope.
Device Technologies have donated Ophthalmic instruments
Letter from Dr.Mohammed Mawi , Jugal Hospital Manager ( 21st May, 2010)
I would like to express my admiration and
thanks on behalf of Harari people and those who will regain their sight by
cataract surgery
campaign in Jugal Hospital which is the first national Hospital in Ethiopia
and located in UNESCO heritage town of Harar.
I understood The success Story of Eye For Africa in Ethiopia by Visiting
your wave site.and we will do unreserved effort for the success of the
campaign in
our Hospital .till now we disseminated about the campaign by local mass Media
radio and started registering and screening. we attained support from our Hospital
Governing board (all are government officials), management committee and our
Ophthalmologist. I attached about our ophthalmic activity, front view photo
of Jugal Hospital and item we have and don't have.
Finally I thank again for choosing our Hospital and Harar. ( click here to view more about Jugal Hospital )
Dr.Mohammed Mawi ,
Jugal Hospital Manager