Fighting Cataracts: SANURA Brings Hope Back to Tohoun with Support from Abdallah Aid
« When you lose your sight, you lose everything, » the saying goes. Restoring vision through treatment and reigniting the hope of living fully again is a core mission of the SANURA association, which remains determined not to stop halfway. After its recent campaign in the HAHO prefecture last weekend, on May 24 and 25, 2025, the association set its sights on Moyen Mono. As expected, a large crowd eagerly awaited SANURA and its team.
This new free cataract surgery campaign in Tohoun, located in the Plateau-Ouest region, came at the perfect time to meet the needs of patients who had lost hope of ever seeing again. With financial support from Abdallah Aid and technical assistance from the National Program for the Fight Against Cataracts (PNLC), 40 eyes were successfully operated on at the Tohoun hospital.
The choice of Tohoun aligns with the Ministry of Health’s directive to improve access to specialized care in rural and remote areas. The medical team carried out the surgeries under exemplary professional conditions, to the emotional appreciation of the beneficiaries.
A Grateful Population and High Expectations
Deeply moved by the initiative, the people of Tohoun expressed their heartfelt gratitude to SANURA and its partners. They eagerly hope for their return with more solidarity projects and asked them to think of them during the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebration.
About SANURA
SANURA is a Togolese non-profit organization committed to improving the living conditions of underprivileged populations through concrete actions in health, education, humanitarian aid, and community development. Active across several regions of the country, it works closely with rural populations to ensure equitable access to essential healthcare services.
A Reminder About Cataracts
Cataracts are a common eye disease, particularly among the elderly, characterized by the progressive clouding of the lens. This condition leads to reduced vision and can cause blindness if left untreated. Surgery is currently the only effective treatment, which involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one.
Ing Ilyame OURO-LOWAN
