Mozambique
Sightsavers started work in Mozambique in 2007. We aim to improve eye health by training staff, carrying out eye checks and providing treatment where needed.
Untreated eye problems such as cataracts and trachoma continue to affect many people in Mozambique.
It’s thought that 33,000 people in the country have cataracts, leaving them blind or severely visually impaired, yet until recently there were very few ophthalmologists who could provide the sight-saving treatment they needed.
Sightsavers is working to reduce sight loss and improve eye care services in Mozambique by providing transport, equipment and medicine, training ophthalmic technicians and conducting cataract operations.
We’re also working to eliminate trachoma, an infectious disease that can lead to blindness. To stop the spread of the disease, we follow the SAFE strategy, a public health approach endorsed by the World Health Organization which focuses on surgery, antibiotics, face washing and environmental improvements.
At a glance
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How we’re making a difference in Mozambique
Saving sight
Sightsavers’ Martin Dinham travelled to Mozambique to witness first-hand the work that Sightsavers is doing to fight avoidable blindness.
Read Martin’s report
Reaching everyone
Meet Sightsavers’ cataract surgery outreach team, who travel to remote areas to make sure people can be treated for eye problems.
Read their story
Inclusive treatment
Augusto, who had cataracts and trachoma, struggled to get help because of his disability. But our inclusive approach changed that.
Read Augusto’s story
Your donation could help to protect sight
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How Sightsavers celebrated World Sight Day
To mark World Sight Day 2019 on 10 October, Sightsavers country offices celebrated by highlighting the need to provide good-quality eye care to everyone.
Sightsavers Mozambique’s Mercia Cumaio named Eye Health Hero
The accolades, awarded by the IAPB, recognise eight young and upcoming leaders who are making a difference in eye health.
Mercia’s story
Mercia, from Mozambique, has worked at Sightsavers for nine years, and is determined to make sure everyone can get good-quality eye care.
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