A major fundraising drive to transform access to eye care in Uganda has been launched in London, bringing together international partners under the Climb4EyeHealth Campaign.
The launch coincided with the Uganda House Fundraising Conference, a gathering that highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in combating preventable blindness.
The initiative was spearheaded by Eye Health Africa in partnership with Ubora Foundation Africa, both organizations stressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in eye health.
Uganda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Nimisha Madhvani, endorsed the campaign and praised its potential to create lasting impact.
“The High Commission is proud to host such initiatives that forge lasting impacts through shared vision and united effort,” Ambassador Madhvani said.
Eye Health Africa Chief Executive Officer, Primrose Magala, emphasized the organization’s focus on blending clinical expertise with grassroots engagement.
She explained that the campaign is designed to ensure that underserved communities are not left behind in the delivery of essential eye care services.
Ubora Foundation Africa’s Dr. Innocent Ayesiga presented the foundation’s achievements so far in strengthening Uganda’s health system.
“We have trained over 54 healthcare workers, well beyond our initial target, and introduced neonatal eye screening at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, creating a sustainable healthcare system,” Dr. Ayesiga said.
Moses Mulimira, Global Health Partnerships Diaspora Engagement Advisor and Uganda UK Health Foundation In-country Manager, highlighted the unique power of partnerships in driving change.
“When global partnerships meet local priorities, lives are transformed, preventable blindness no longer has to steal the future of Uganda’s children,” Mulimira stated.
The Climb4EyeHealth Campaign will raise funds through symbolic climbs of Africa’s tallest mountains, including Mount Stanley, demonstrating both endurance and commitment to the cause.
Proceeds will be directed toward cataract surgery camps, diagnostic services, and training for clinicians, with the goal of building long-term capacity within Uganda’s health sector.
Supporters at the London event pledged solidarity, underlining that early intervention and sustainable eye care programs could save thousands of Ugandan children from blindness.
The campaign signals a renewed momentum in linking Uganda with global health institutions such as the Moorfields NHS Foundation Trust, creating a bridge between international expertise and local needs.
