Country Programs
In addition to the Flying Eye Hospital, ORBIS operates permanent country offices with local partners in several countries. As of 2012, these included Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, India, Latin America, South Africa and Vietnam. ORBIS coordinates multi-year projects focusing on the prevention and treatment of the regions’ most prevalent eye diseases.
In each country, ORBIS works with its local partner institutions to increase their capacity to provide comprehensive, affordable and sustainable eye care services over the long term. The programs include developing specialized hospital facilities, eye banks, patient and health care worker training, and prevention and treatment programs.
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