This Sunday, we mark World Health Day, a day to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7, 1948. Every year, the WHO chooses a theme with global public health significance; and this year’s theme is high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, or hypertension, you are probably familiar… Continue reading Lower that blood pressure; protect your vision!
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Our best wishes for a happy Easter
Many of our supporters around the world are celebrating Easter this weekend. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you, your family and friends a very happy Easter time and, for those of us in the northern hemisphere, a very welcome Spring!
‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!
With World Water Day taking place today, I’d like to share our excitement about an important water program sponsored by Operation Eyesight Canada’s board members. Not only do our Canada Board chair Dan Parlow and vice-chair Rob Ohlson bring significant expertise, energy and commitment to their roles, they have created an exciting new financial initiative… Continue reading ‘Well Champions’ program hits a gusher!
Gratification, appreciation from a doctor in Zambia
After working in challenging conditions in Zambia’s isolated North-Western province for more than six years, ophthalmologist Edith Pola-Smith recently concluded her contract with Operation Eyesight. Over the years, she and her team traveled extensively to provide surgery and eye care in remote areas. They made a considerable impact on avoidable blindness in the region. Edith… Continue reading Gratification, appreciation from a doctor in Zambia