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Last week a team from the Pacific Eye Institute (PEI) in Suva, Fiji, concluded a record-breaking outreach in Samoa. A total of 306 eye surgeries were performed, 144 Savai’i and 162 in Apia, making this the most successful surgical outreach by PEI to date. The previous trip to Samoa was the last to hold this record […]

Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training for community health workers in Fiji has had a hugely positive impact on eye care services for diabetics in the country. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ worked in partnership with the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Pacific Eye Institute in Suva, Fiji, to provide Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness […]

The first scleral buckling surgery performed by Pacific Eye Institute doctors occurred in Fiji last week. This complex eye surgery is used to correct a detached retina and restore vision. Previously, patients could only access this type of treatment through visiting teams or by travelling overseas, so being able to offer this surgery at the Pacific Eye […]

For the first time in the Pacific region, eye care graduates at the Pacific Eye Institute in Suva, Fiji, are being trained to undertake complex eye surgeries. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) in Fiji, the Pacific Eye Institute has introduced phacoemulsification and vitrectomy* surgical training, following the installation of […]

We are thrilled to announce that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, has accepted our invitation to become a Patron of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ. As Patron, Dame Cindy will act as a high-level ambassador, lending her credibility and time to support our work to end avoidable […]

A new eye screening van was handed over to Dr Duke Mataka and his team in Tonga earlier this month. This van will allow the eye care team to take their sight-restoring equipment and services on the road to conduct outreaches in various locations around Tonga. While the team are well equipped to provide eye […]

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ has donated over $2 million worth of eye care equipment to the Regional Eye Centre at the National Referral Hospital in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The equipment was handed over today in an official ceremony attended by Dr John Szetu, Medical Director for The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, and representatives from the National Referral […]

The last thing you expect to stumble across in the small rural community of Takapau, Hawkes Bay is an ancient weaponry museum.

In July 2015, a new eye care centre opened in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Regional Eye Centre (REC) provides free eye health care to Solomon Islanders and is a training facility for eye care practitioners from across the region. It contains rooms for eye clinics, eye surgery, diabetic retinopathy treatments, minor procedures, sterilisation, stores, admin block, laundry […]

Statement from The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ The Board of Trustees of The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Audrey Aumua as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 January 2021. Dr Aumua will be joining The Foundation from The Pacific Community’s Suva office, where she has been Deputy […]