Focus magazine
In this issue: meet some of the incredible people at the forefront of our efforts to eliminate neglected tropical diseases.
From the latest issue
Mr Ndalela’s story
Mr Ndalela is the only eye surgeon in the Senanga region of western Zambia who can carry out complicated procedures. But he’s frustrated he can’t do more to help save sight.
Read Mr Ndalela’s story
Meet Taonere Banda
In 2016, Taonere made history by becoming Malawi’s first Paralympian. Taonere has a packed training schedule, but in her spare time she flies the flag for Sightsavers’ Equal World campaign.
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Fighting disease in Nigeria
Jacob and Moses are a father and son team working together to protect their community in northern Nigeria from painful neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as river blindness.
Read Jacob and Moses’ story
See how your generous support can change lives
Neglected tropical diseases hit the poorest, most marginalised communities the worst, where people often have little access to health care and are at risk of being left behind or forgotten. Together, we’re changing things: watch our video to see how we’re making a difference.
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Mwiza’s story
Mwiza was in pain and, if left untreated, could have been blinded by trachoma. His family faced two days of walking to reach a hospital, until an eye screening camp took place in their community.
Read Mwiza’s story
Tackling NTDs
Millions of people are suffering from avoidable neglected tropical diseases such as trachoma, river blindness and lymphatic filariasis. Find out how we’re fighting these devastating diseases.
Our work on NTDs
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