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| Mongolian ophthalmologists prepare for surgery using techniques and equipment from HH. |
Local Partner:Mongolian Ministry of Health
Project Initiated: 2002
Project Goal: Reduce blindness in Mongolia by developing capacity for modern cataract surgery and vitreo-retinal surgery at two tertiary health care centers in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, as part of Mongolia's National Blindness Prevention Plan.
Project Summary:HH has developed a partnership with the Mongolian Ministry of Health to develop modern cataract surgery and vitreo-retinal surgery in two tertiary health care centers (Hospitals 1 and 3) in the capital city, Ulaanbaatar. Selected Mongolian ophthalmologists participate in international training fellowships to enhance their skills and HH volunteers visit Mongolia regularly to supplement this training. Needed medical equipment and supplies are donated to these two hospitals. HH is working with these institutions to develop the capacity to maintain, repair, and replace the equipment as needed over time.
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