In the April 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
Our Vision for Haiti: “We have been doing work in Haiti since the mid-80’s; back then we were doing work to prevent blindness in children and since then we have developed a very significant programme across Haiti in partnership with SHAA. SHAA has been a member of CCB since the late 1980’s. Over that period, we have been involved in a number of programmes, including eye health programmes, programmes for educating children who are blind or visually impaired and programmes for the training of men and women whose sight cannot be restored”. (page 1)
From the Desk of the CEO: The quarter ending March 2012 saw some very positive results in relation to our efforts to achieve a Caribbean compliant with the objectives of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight. (page 4)
Antigua and Barbuda: In the first quarter of 2012, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda kept its commitments through the following actions spearheaded the Minister of Finance.
Jamaica: In Jamaica, during the 1st quarter of 2012, construction work began to establish a suite of theatres and related activities at the Mandeville Regional Hospital. The refurbishing activities will be completed by mid May.
Haiti and Guyana: Haiti and Guyana swung into focus with finalization of lists of equipment for Vision Centres and Operating Theatres in both countries.
Denise Godin – Making a difference: “Good job, good job, keep following the pencil…. good job, you’re such a smart boy,” said Denise as she waved a brightly coloured pencil before her young patient. At an early age, six-year old Daniel was diagnosed with Nystagmus – a term used to describe fast, uncontrollable movements of the eye. He also has other complications. (page 5)
Jamaica Society for the Blind Mail Appeal: The Governor-General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, who is also the Society’s Patron, launched the appeal at Kings House – the Official Residence of the island’s Head of State. Sir Patrick lauded the JSB for this initiative especially as Jamaica marks 50 years of Independence. (page 7)
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