Restoring Sight Through Modern Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
Eye Department, Kibuli Muslim Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Restore Sight in Uganda
Give the gift of sight by funding life-changing eye treatments and surgeries in Uganda.
Programme Highlights
Modern Equipment
State-of-the-art phacoemulsification (FECO) technology.
Underserved Communities
Free, high-quality cataract care for those in need.
Trusted Partnership
Aghosh UK & Kibuli Muslim Hospital, Kampala.
Lasting Impact
Restoring sight, transforming lives with 10+ years equipment life.
Project Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Phacoemulsification (FECO) Cataract Surgery Equipment Programme |
| Country / Site | Uganda (Eye Department, Kibuli Muslim Hospital, Kampala) |
| Target Areas | Kampala and the surrounding referral catchment area |
| Programme Type | Health & Medical Aid - Surgical Equipment Procurement |
| Direct Beneficiaries | 1,500 - 2,000 eye patients annually |
Executive Summary
Aghosh UK is seeking to fund the procurement and installation of a Phacoemulsification (FECO) Machine for the Eye Department at Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The hospital provides free or heavily subsidised eye care to between 1,500 and 2,000 patients each year, many of whom live with cataracts and other preventable causes of blindness. Modern phaco equipment will allow the Eye Department to perform cataract surgery far more efficiently, cut waiting times, and significantly improve patient outcomes.
Objectives
- Procure and install a Phacoemulsification (FECO) Machine in the Eye Department at Kibuli Muslim Hospital.
- Improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of cataract surgery.
- Increase the number of patients treated each year, particularly free-of-cost beneficiaries.
- Build long-term capacity for advanced ophthalmic care in the region.
Programme Photo Gallery (Appendix)
In-action updates from the Vision For All Cataract Free Camps in Uganda & Kenya:
Project Budget
All figures below are fully inclusive of procurement, international freight, installation, and programme delivery costs.
| Item Description | Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Phacoemulsification (FECO) Machine | £31,922.27 |
| Freight and Installation | £633.93 |
| Total Project Cost | £32,556.20 |
Modern Equipment
State-of-the-art
phacoemulsification (FECO)
technology.
Underserved Communities
Free, high-quality cataract care
for those in need.
Trusted Partnership
Aghosh UK & Kibuli Muslim Hospital, Kampala.
Lasting Impact
State-of-the-art
phacoemulsification (FECO)
technology.