The Mission to Combat Blindness in Ethiopia

The video highlights the blindness crisis in Ethiopia, focusing on Dr. Samuel Bora's efforts to combat it through cataract surgeries. With support from the Tropical Health Alliance Foundation, Dr. Bora has significantly increased the number of surgeries performed, impacting thousands of lives. The video also discusses the challenges faced, partnerships formed, and the expansion of outreach efforts, including the use of a mobile cataract unit to reach rural areas.

What is the main focus of Dr. Samuel Bora's work in Ethiopia?

• Developing new medications

• Providing cataract surgeries

• Building hospitals

• Training new doctors

What percentage of the Ethiopian population is blind, according to the transcript?

• 3.2%

• 2.4%

• 1.6%

• 0.8%

What organization is Dr. Samuel Bora associated with?

• Red Cross

• World Health Organization

• Tropical Health Alliance Foundation

• Doctors Without Borders

How many people in Ethiopia are estimated to need cataract surgery?

• 400,000

• 600,000

• 800,000

• 1,000,000

What was the annual number of cataract surgeries before Dr. Samuel's collaboration?

• 1200

• 5000

• 800

• 3500

Where does Dr. Samuel spend two weeks each month performing surgeries?

• Dire Dawa

• Addis Ababa

• Mekelle

• Gondar

What is the name of the organization Dr. Samuel joined to help the poor in Addis Ababa?

• Eye Care International

• Sight Savers

• Vision Aid

• Cigna Vitae