Eye-Ethiopia Launches "Operation Sight II" Trachomatous Trichiasis (Eyelid Surgery) Project Across Multiple Zones in Amhara Region

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Eye-Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Amhara Regional Health Bureau, The Carter Center Ethiopia, and Orbis International Ethiopia, has officially launched "Operation Sight II" across Wag Hemra, North Wollo, South Gondar, West Gojjam, and Awi administrative zones. The initiative aims to provide essential trachomatous trichiasis (eyelid surgery) services to more than 25,000 community members across targeted districts throughout the region.

The zonal-level orientation and launch workshops brought together zonal and district health department heads, trichiasis eye surgery experts, and representatives from partner organizations.

Participating health officials and partners reaffirmed their shared commitment and readiness to collaborate closely to ensure the project’s successful implementation. The project orientation rollouts are ongoing and are scheduled to take place across North Gojjam Zone in the coming days.