Humanitarian archive for June 2020

Photo of Zishan Naeem with patients and staff of the paediatric ophthalmology service, Harare.

Development of retinoblastoma services in Zimbabwe

5 June 2020 | | Ophthalmology, Retina / Uvea / Vitreous

Zimbabwe recognised the need for a paediatric ophthalmology service almost 20 years ago. The economic uncertainty in the country made it difficult to secure financial support, so initial funding came through local donors. Equipment – including vision charts, ophthalmoscopes and...