University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

At a glance

Fields of work: Ophthalmology

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Developing Country Link Partner: Nigeria

Link Details

This Link is a specialist eye link and is part of the VISION 2020 Links Programme. The VISION 2020 Links Programme was established by the International Centre for Eye Health in 2004 and aims to increase the quantity and quality of eye training in low income countries by developing sustainable eye links with a suitable UK partner. We are just in the process of setting up the linkage with Southampton. The process started late 2009.

Current activities

Outreach activities at Ubima, a town in one of the local government areas
Quarterly eye expeditions at different areas as outlined by departmental resolution
Strengthening of the newly established subspecialty units in the department
Training in the different subspecialties of the consultants

Additional information

The Link is currently involved with community eyecare activities in a locality in our environment. Residents are sent to region on two monthly rotations and are supervised by consultants in their surgical activities.

The Link’s pediatric ophthalmology and vitreoretinal units are in its infancy. The Link wants to develop their subspecialties within Ophthalmology.

Link Requests

Donations of equipment to ease delivery of eyecare particularly in paediatric ophthalmology and vitreoretinal-all equipment used in these. Additional needs include laser machines, portable operating microscopes, fundus camera, vitrectomy machines, portable slit lamps, low vision devices, GDx, squint surgery equipment , visual field analyser etc.
We also require assistance in training in the different subspecialties and help in using some of our equipment. We also need volunteers in our surgical expeditions. Sponsorships for procedures will also be appreciated by patients.