Real Change. Measurable Results.
Uganda faces a cataract blindness crisis. Cataracts account for 57% of all blindness in the country, yet the nation has only 40 ophthalmologists for 40 million people — one doctor per million Ugandans.
OPGFA Free Eye Hospital was created to close this gap. Licensed in October 2023, we operate a 10-bed inpatient ward, a fully equipped lab, in-house pharmacy, and B-SCAN radiology — all available at no charge to every patient who walks through our doors.
Our Mission
Cataract Free Uganda by 2030 — serving with compassion, integrity and technology.
Our Vision
A centre of excellence in ophthalmic care — merging technology, automation and dedicated service.
Registration No.
R173946868NB
Comprehensive Free Eye Care
Phacoemulsification
Advanced ultrasonic cataract removal with rapid recovery and excellent visual outcomes.
Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
Surgical treatment for retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and vitreous disorders.
Corneal Transplant
Full keratoplasty services restoring vision lost to corneal disease or injury.
Corneal Transplant
Full keratoplasty services restoring vision lost to corneal disease or injury.
Glaucoma Clinic
Comprehensive glaucoma diagnosis, monitoring, & treatment including surgical management.
Corneal Transplant
Full keratoplasty services restoring vision lost to corneal disease or injury.
Pediatric Eye Care
Specialized cataract and squint surgery for children of all ages, ensuring early intervention.
Corneal Transplant
Full keratoplasty services restoring vision lost to corneal disease or injury.
24-Hour Emergency
Round-the-clock emergency eye care for trauma, sudden vision loss, and acute infections.
Comprehensive Free Eye Care
2021
Foundation & First Camps
First free eye surgery camps in Mayuge, Jinja, Mulago, and Nsambya.
2022
Government Partnership
Joint camps with Uganda's VP, Health Minister, and Pakistani High Commission.
2023
Hospital Officially Licensed
Permanent facility established in Ntinda, Kampala — recognized as NPCB base hospital.
2030
Target: Cataract Free Uganda
Continental expansion to vision centres across all of Africa.
Uganda's Blindness Challenge
Uganda has between 300,000 – 350,000 blind citizens, with over 1.2 million people living with visual impairment. The devastating reality: the vast majority of these cases are completely preventable or treatable.
Lives Transformed
Our Achievements
NPCB Base Hospital
Uganda National Programme for Control of Blindness recognition
Gold COVID Certificate
Government of Uganda award for ambulances, food, and COVID-19 donations
Government Registration
Uganda National Programme for Control of Blindness recognition
MoU with Uganda
Formal Memorandum of Understanding signed with Ugandan Ministry of Health
East Africa Operations
Ambulance and humanitarian programmes in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Pakistan's civil award — held by key OPGFA leadership for humanitarian service
2,723+ Surgeries
Landmark achievement of cataract surgeries across Uganda since 2021
15+ Ambulances
Free ambulance fleet donated across three East African nations
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