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Apr 25, 2025
Mlandege Primary School, Lindi, Tanzania. Work on the screed.
Work on the screed is progressing. The building must be protected against the ubiquitous soil erosion.
The outer ring beam is installed.
Apr 11, 2025
Progress of the renovation project
A sample student desk for the ongoing project at Mlandege Primary School in Lindi. Each desk costs €50, and a total of 20 desks will be made.
A sample of student desks
Mar 20, 2025
The eye camp in Liwale, a complete success.
The eye camp in Liwale in 2024/2025 was a great success for everyone involved. From the surgeon to the cook, everyone worked hard to make the camp a success. Over 53 cataract surgeries and 10 pterygoidectomies were performed in 6 days, along with comprehensive patient care. And to top it all off, everyone received a pair of custom-made glasses. We're already looking forward to the next camp in October.
Before the operation. After the operation.
Mar 9, 2025
Dispensing glasses to eye patients after surgery.
As a follow-up to the surgical camp, a total of 53 pairs of glasses were distributed to patients who had undergone cataract surgery. Some of these glasses were made by local opticians.
Distribution of glasses to eye patients after surgery-March 4, 2025
Mar 4, 2025
Glasses order and handover
The glasses were ordered at the end of February. Some were made by the optician at Sokoine Hospital, the rest by a private optician. All were handed over to the head physician on March 4th.
Glasses order and handover
Feb 28, 2025
Taxpayer Appreciation Award for the Brigita General Clinic
Brigita General Clinic was awarded the Taxpayer Appreciation Award by the Municipality of Lindi for its contribution to the 2023-2024 fiscal year revenue.
Taxpayer Appreciation Awards Ceremony
Jan 20, 2025
Recognition Award for the Brigita General Clinic
Brigita General Clinic received the prestigious Private Partnership Certificate – an award that recognizes its outstanding performance in providing high-quality medical care to the people of Lindi.
Dr. Hildegard Vogt accepted the recognition award at the Lindi Municipal annual ceremony.
Jan 6, 2025
4. The second follow-up examination with eye measurements took place from January 6th to January 10th, 2025.
The second post-operative examination, including eyeglass prescription measurement, took place from January 6th to 10th, 2025. Eyeglass prescriptions can only be measured once the surgery has been successfully completed. Each patient and each eye must be measured individually, as all eyes have different prescriptions. It is crucial that no eye is mixed up!
For the operation to be successful, the patients' eyes must be measured precisely.
Dec 2, 2024
3. The first follow-up examination from December 2nd, 2024 to December 9th, 2024.
Two weeks after the surgery, the patients were examined again. Was the operation successful, or are there any problems?
Nov 14, 2024
World Diabetes Day in Lindi
World Diabetes Day, on November 14th, is always an important date for Brigita General Clinic. For 15 years, the Solidarity March for all diabetics has taken place on this day. Blood sugar levels are measured free of charge for patients.
Solidarity Walk 2024
Nov 13, 2024
2.3. Food distribution to patients
If patients come from further away, they are admitted to the hospital and provided with meals.
Food and drink will also be provided.
Nov 12, 2024
2.2. Cataract surgery
All the equipment had to be transported from Lindi for the operation. The team consists of seven people, plus seven local staff members from Liwale. Everything has to run like clockwork.
The mobile operating microscope proves its worth every day.
Nov 11, 2024
2.1 Cataract surgeries from November 11th to 16th, 202
The surgeries took place from November 11th to 16th, 2024, at the new hospital in Liwale. We were there for a week. Fifty-three patients underwent cataract surgery, some even on both eyes. In addition, approximately ten patients had pterygium surgery. If necessary, patients were admitted to the hospital, provided with food and drink, and their travel expenses were also covered.
Waiting for and after the surgery.
Nov 4, 2024
1. The initial examination of the patients. The so-called screening.
In two villages (Barikiwa and Kibutuka) and in Liwale itself, patients with eye problems were notified via loudspeaker and asked to report to their dispensary. There they were examined and treated. In total, more than 200 patients were screened, and 60 of them were invited to Liwale for surgery.
The patients are waiting for their initial examination.
Nov 3, 2024
Eye project in Liwale
The surgical camp was held in Liwale and led by Munich-based ophthalmologist Dr. Peter Buchmann, along with Dr. Mwita and Dr. Rainer. Over 50 patients underwent cataract surgery during the camp.
Dr. Peter during the eye camp in Liwale.
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