The Eye Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has successfully carried out a subsidised cataract surgery outreach, restoring vision and improving the quality of life of 107 patients.
The intervention, held on 28 and 29 May 2026, followed a three-day screening exercise that assessed 150 individuals. Out of the number screened, 107 patients were found eligible and subsequently underwent successful cataract surgery.
The initiative provided affordable access to quality eye care for beneficiaries who would otherwise have been unable to afford treatment. Patients also received medication, post-operative counselling, protective eyeglasses, and scheduled follow-up reviews to support recovery and ensure optimal outcomes.
Several beneficiaries shared emotional testimonies, including individuals who regained independence after years of impaired vision, as well as a Ghanaian teacher based in Nigeria who returned home specifically for the surgery after cataracts affected his ability to work effectively.
The outreach was delivered through a partnership between the Cure Blindness Project (CBP), an NGO, and the Eye Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. A team of six ophthalmologists and five ophthalmology residents, led by Dr Andrew Elikem Akafo, conducted the procedures with support from nurses and other staff.
Management of the Eye Centre commended the teamwork behind the programme, describing it as a key step in efforts to reduce avoidable blindness in Ghana. They also expressed appreciation to Cure Blindness Project for its continued support in expanding access to eye care services.
The Centre noted that such outreaches form part of its 2026 agenda aimed at reducing avoidable blindness and strengthening access to affordable, patient-centred eye care across the country.
