March Eye Camp 2013

The hospital's annual eye camp has just finished and was the most successful ever! Here are just some of the figures:

• In just 4 days surgeons restored sight to 205 cataract sufferers

• 700 people suffering eye complaints were treated

• 10,000 people visited the hospital, many suffering from general health problems that were treated.

These staggering statistics demonstrate just how important the hospital's work really is, being the only source of free healthcare for many thousands of citizens in surrounding areas.

House of Lords Fundraiser

Last Thursday we held a very special reception at The House of Lords in order to raise awareness and much needed funds for the Alma Bi Hospital. It was also an opportunity to celebrate some of the achievements of our biggest donors and fundraisers to date. 

The River Room was completely packed with old and new friends. So many thanks to the generous people who attended. Thousand of pounds were raised on the night and we hope that it also helped broadcast the message of our hospital's amazing work.

Clean Water - At Last!

In May, the Alma Bi Hospital finally installed a deep bore water pump and filtration system. It cost over £3,000 but is perhaps one of the most important investments made for the local community in recent times.

Most local people draw their water from shallow, unclean bore holes. This is cited as a major cause of illness in this area. By installing a deep bore pump, purifying water from 360 feet below ground, not only has the hospital ensured its own supply of certified drinking water, it's also provided external taps and drinking fountains for the whole community. As you can see from the photos below it's become an instant hit with the population!

Eye Camp Sees 7,000 Patients in 5 days!

In late March 2012 The Alma Bi Hospital hosted another of its dedicated "eye camp" weeks. Poor eyecare is one of the major health problems in this region and is prioritised because of its profound effect on people's lives and the relatively low cost of treatment.

Many people view this week as an opportunity to receive free treatment for other ailments as well and so over 7,000 patients were seen in total. Over 200 eye operations were performed - mainly for cataracts - with a 100% success rate. These astonishing figures highlight, perhaps more than anything else, how important The Alma Bi Hospital is in this region.