The Moroccan Society of Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmological hospital · Nouakchott, Mauritania
Restoring sight to those who cannot afford to pay for it.
Since 2001, the Bouamatou Foundation treats, operates and trains, without ever asking its patients for any financial contribution. A reference center for the fight against blindness in Mauritania and the sub-region.
100%free care
70 000consultations per year
7 000surgical procedures per year
2001year of the first consultation
Our mission
A reference center, entirely dedicated to the most disadvantaged
The ophthalmological hospital of the Bouamatou Foundation receives patients sent by all the healthcare structures of the country. Diagnostics, surgeries, hospitalization, glasses: every service is free, from entry to discharge.
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Comprehensive ophthalmological care
YAG and ARGON laser, ocular ultrasound, angiography, automated visual field: a modern, fully computerized technical platform, at the service of the most vulnerable patients.
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The fight against trachoma
Since 2003, annual campaigns travel through the most remote regions of Mauritania to detect, treat, and raise awareness among populations about this still widespread disease.
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Training tomorrow's ophthalmologists
A recognized training center in sub-Saharan Africa, the Foundation has enabled dozens of Mauritanian and foreign doctors to specialize in ophthalmology.
News
All newsDiscontinuation of the marketing of the surgical product
UPDATE ON THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE MARKETING OF THE OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL PRODUCT ALA OCTA IN JULY 2015The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health P...
Contributions of OCT to the diagnosis of keratoconus
Source: www.realites-ophtalmologiques.com by O. Sandalion July 14, 2015 in General Reviews The improvement in resolution of the latest generation OCT allows for precise e...
Obituary notice
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr. Saidou Diakité, radiologist at the ophthalmologic hospital of the Bouamatou Foundation, which occurred on t...
Award Recipients 2015
The António Champalimaud Award for 2015 was given to a project developed by 3 organizations who joined forces to achieve a common goal: The fight against blindness and po...
LAUNCH OF THE NEW WEBSITE OF THE BOUAMATOU FOUNDATION
The Bouamatou Foundation announces the launch of its new website. More user-friendly and ergonomic, this new website is designed to meet the growing information needs of...
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"The Bouamatou Foundation’s strategic objectives are to contribute to the prevention of blindness in Mauritania and to make the most modern treatments accessible to the most disadvantaged populations."
— Statutory objectives of the Bouamatou FoundationBlindness in Mauritania
A public health issue that motivated the creation of the Foundation
1,5%
of the population affected by blindness
Which is about 40,000 new cases each year.
7
ophthalmologists
For the entire country at the time of the Foundation's creation, i.e., 1 for every 400,000 inhabitants.
4
ophthalmological establishments
None had been established in the interior of the country at that time.
95%
of blindness interventions
Can now be performed in Mauritania.
Life of the Foundation
Events
Awards, partnerships, and highlights of the life of the Foundation.
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Partnership with the UNHCR
A partnership established with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to extend ophthalmological care to refugee populations.
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SAO Gold Medal
An award granted by the African Society of Ophthalmology, recognizing the Foundation’s commitment to combating blindness on the continent.
03
National Order of Merit
A high Mauritanian distinction awarded in recognition of the Foundation’s humanitarian and medical work.
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Inauguration of the Foundation
The official ceremony to inaugurate the ophthalmological hospital, marking the launch of its activities.
Life of the Foundation
Visits from public figures
Heads of State, diplomats and patrons who have honored the hospital with their visit.
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Dr Cheikh Tidiane GadioSD
Saïd DjinnitDS
Dominique Strauss-KahnCM
Sheikha Mozah bint NasserSW
Sindiély WadeAA
Amal Mint Cheikh AbdallahiJS
James E. Standefer, M.D.JC
Jacques ChiracContact us
Avenue Moctar Ould Daddah, Nouakchott
Our hospital receives patients every day from all over Mauritania and neighboring countries. Find all our contact details and come meet us.
They trust us
Testimonials
Every year, thousands of patients regain their sight thanks to the ophthalmology hospital. Here are some of their stories.
I came from very far away, without a penny to my name. They treated me like family, never once asking me to pay.
— A hospital patientAfter my cataract operation, I was able to see the faces of my grandchildren for the first time in years.
— A hospital patientThe medical team took the time to explain everything to me, in my own language, before the procedure. I felt confident from the first to the last day.
— A hospital patient