Eye surgeries for poor patients in Peramiho

In 1901, the first Benedictines missionaries from Tutzing came to Peramiho. Among them was a nurse who soon began to establish a small health centre. In 1923, the first huts were built for stationary patients. The establishment became officially recognized as a hospital when the first nun doctor arrived in 1949.

Today, the St. Joseph's Mission hospital treats 17000 stationary patients per year, among which 3000 are women who are about to give birth. Next to that, ambulatory care is given to another 120000 patients. Between 1980 and 1994 MISEREOR assisted in expanding the hospital in three phases. Today, the hospital has 420 beds and a staff of 300 persons. The staff's training receices special attention as well as the cooperation with the numerous basic health care services responsible in the region.

Since 1960, the hospital has established capacities to treat eye patients. aa/D supported the affiliated optical workshop through materials and training assistance.

As in other African regions, poverty is a serious problem for the rural population. Thus, many people cannot afford to get their eyes treated when necessary. This is why aa/D and the hostital managment established a fond that pays for the treatments. More than half of those eye patients that are endangered to become blind suffer from cataract. A cataract surgery costs 30 euros on average, including medication and bandages. The nuns from the mission are glad about assistance, because it allows them to treat every person in need and they do not need to reject patients.

Current funds needed: Annual funds needed:	ca. 2.500,00 euros for autorefraktometer ca. 5.000,00 euros

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Keyword: EAT 04 Peramiho

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