PAKISTAN CATARACTS SURGERIES
Restoring sight, dignity, and opportunity for hundreds of vulnerable people in Sindh, Pakistan.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In Sindh, Pakistan, preventable blindness caused by untreated cataracts robs thousands of their independence, livelihoods, and dignity. For many in low‑income and remote communities, the high cost of surgery and lack of accessible healthcare means living in darkness when treatment is within reach.
Action For Humanity Pakistan is launching the Cataract Surgeries Initiative II (CSI-2), a four-month project that will provide free surgeries, glasses, and medicines to restore vision for the most vulnerable. Building on our past success (599 surgeries performed in Sukkur and Karachi), this initiative will expand to reach the Dadu and Thari Mirwah districts, engaging local partners to increase access.
Over 800 people will be screened at community eye camps. At least 300 patients will receive cataract surgeries with full post‑operative care, while hundreds more will benefit from glasses and essential eye medicines. Local healthcare staff will also be trained, ensuring long‑term impact beyond this project.
800
PEOPLE SCREENED
Across remote communities in Sindh.
300
CATARACT SURGERIES
Restoring sight and independence for patients.
640
PAIRS OF GLASSES
Distributed to correct vision impairments.
WHAT WE ACHIEVED
+Identified 983 patients for cataract surgeries across Sindh since 2023.
+Successfully performed 599 surgeries in Sukkur and Karachi.
+Established partnerships with hospitals and NGOs.
+Secured logistics and supply chains for glasses, medicine, and equipment.
WHAT'S NEXT?
+Two large‑scale eye screening camps in underserved communities.
+Screen 800 people and identify 300 requiring urgent cataract surgery.
+Conduct 300 cataract surgeries with comprehensive post‑operative care.
+Train local health workers and embed activities within V4E’s ongoing paediatric eye care program.
