Two patients from this year’s Cataract Campaign wait to receive surgery at Hossana Hospital.

WEEMA wrapped up this year's 5th Annual Cataract Campaign by celebrating successfully restoring vision to 954 patients and performing surgery on a total of 975 eyes!

Hundreds of patients journeyed to Hosanna Hospital last week to receive cataract surgery and regain independence in their every day lives. As patients arrived with caregivers, WEEMA staff and partners performed pre-surgery procedures before guiding them to the operating room. The first procedure began Monday morning and the surgeries continued through Friday afternoon until every patient received care.

The highlight of the campaign was the joy and excitement in patients’ eyes each morning as their bandages were removed. These surgeries make it possible for those living with cataracts to once again read, walk to the market, and cook meals without assistance.

WEEMA staff is thankful for our amazing partnerships with Himalayan Cataract Project, Hosanna Hospital, and Hadiya Ministry of Health. This campaign would not have been such a success without our partners and all the volunteers that dedicated their time to help. As this year's campaign comes to an end we are excited to share some of the amazing stories of individuals we were lucky to meet in upcoming WEEMA Wednesdays.

Photos from WEEMA’s 5th Annual Cataract Campaign in Hossana, Ethiopia