Monday, July 11, 2011

The Millionth Patient for Giving Sight

A patient earlier in the program
"In KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the one millionth patient recently received an eye exam and the eye care they needed thanks to an innovative program initiative of partners--the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE), Standard Chartered Bank, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health and Optometry Giving Sight." That's the word from the organizations' press release. "The Giving Sight to KwaZulu-Natal program is a visionary effort and example of the power of public-private partnerships. The target of reaching one million patients in KZN started in July 2007 to provide accessible eye care services to communities throughout the province using the existing public health system. The ultimate goal is already achieved - the program now paves the way for ongoing eye care services in the public health system that will serve millions more long after the initial program has concluded." Read more.

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