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Community screening reveals cataract needs – first group of patients treated
A group of patients has just received cataract surgery at Mzimba South Hospital. They are amongst the first people to have been identified and treated for cataracts through Embangweni Mission Hospital’s community health scheme, which was has been in development for two years. The scheme includes eye health education outreach and eye screening in schools…
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Seen in retrospect…
Amongst the used glasses donated to us, we receive a number that are not suitable to send to the clinics in Malawi, but are sought after in the UK for their collectable, designer, vintage or even antique value. Recently we sent a batch of such glasses (which have slowly gathered in our shed) to Retro…
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Alan Laverock
UPDATE TO POST 1 FEBRUARY 2026: A memorial service for Alan was recently held at Katawa in Malawi and you can see a recording of it here on YouTube. We have been shocked to learn of the recent death of Alan Laverock, the founder and leader of The Bananabox Trust, which sends donated goods to…