This report summarizes findings from a KCCO-led workshop assessing the cost of eye care outreach services in eastern Africa. It focuses on community-based strategies for identifying and transporting cataract patients for surgery. The study found that outreach costs per cataract patient transported range between $35–45, with total surgery costs averaging around $100 per patient. These insights support VISION 2020 planning by highlighting the importance of budgeting for both outreach and hospital-based services to meet cataract surgery targets.
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Eastern Africa
Human Resources Development for middle level eye-care workers in Eastern Africa
A regional report summarizing strategies and challenges in developing human resources for eye care in Eastern Africa, with a focus on training and deployment of mid-level eye care workers to meet VISION 2020 goals.
Assessing the impact of cataract surgeons trained in eastern Africa for VISION 2020
A regional evaluation of the productivity, challenges, and outcomes of cataract surgeons trained in Eastern Africa to support VISION 2020, with recommendations to enhance service delivery, equipment access, and community outreach.
How can we achieve and maintain high-quality performance of health workers in low-resource settings?
An evaluation of cataract surgeons trained in Eastern Africa under Vision 2020, examining their impact, productivity, and recommendations to improve service delivery.