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More than 55 people received life-saving cataract surgery at Peddie’s Nompumulelo Hospital this weekend.
The operations were done in partnership between the Eastern Cape Department of Health and the South African National Council for the Blind.
“The restoration of the eyesight of the 59 people comes after MEC Nomakhosazana Meth launched the collaboration with the SANBC at Life St James Hospital in East London in October 2021,” said Department spokesperson, Mkhululi Ndamase.
“The Department is implementing various measures to eliminate the cataract surgery backlogs around the province. This is to assist visually impaired patients to regain their sight.
On Saturday, 51 people had their cataracts removed while a further eight procedures were done on Sunday.
The MEC said the successful operations were part of the department’s endeavours to deliver quality health and care services to the millions of people in the Eastern Cape.
“When we talk about partnerships and collaborations, this is what we are talking about because through this partnership with the SANCB, we were able to restore the eyesight of 59 people.
