Chad launches free cataract surgery drive for 700 people in Mongo
Patients in Guéra province will receive free operations, medicines and care under a national blindness programme.
A mission from Chad's Ministry of Public Health launched an ophthalmology campaign in Mongo, in Guéra province, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. It will provide free treatment to 700 patients with cataracts, working with the NGO Direct Aid and its partner, Al Dossari hospital.
Dr Tomtinbeye Nandogngar, an eye specialist at the National Reference University Hospital in N'Djamena, said the aim is to help people with visual impairment regain their sight. Operations, medicines and all necessary care will be provided at no cost to patients.
The campaign is run under the national programme to fight blindness.