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The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landed in Kigali on July 18. The government has partnered with Orbis International to strengthen specialized eye care services in Rwanda.
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In a first, training is a key focus as mobile eye unit arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
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From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.
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‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A patient explaining to a doctor about his eye situation before check up in Kayonza
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Kayonza expands eye care with mobile clinics, school screenings, surgeries

Friday, June 06, 2025
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
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Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee
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Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024