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More 40 Patients Have Their Sight Restored

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/more-40-patients-have-their-sight-restored

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Collected on 8 September 2026

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This is a news article from the Western Cape Government announcing that over 40 patients in the Mossel Bay sub-district received free cataract surgeries during an outreach event on 11 and 15 March 2025. The initiative, led by Dr Juliana van Jaarsveld, provided life-changing vision restoration through collaboration between public and private healthcare providers. The service is available to anyone who has been screened and referred by their local clinic, with follow-up care also provided.

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Free cataract removal surgery

Individuals diagnosed with cataracts can receive free cataract surgery through a government outreach initiative. The surgery is available to those who have been screened and referred by their local clinic.

Who it is for: patients with cataracts in the Mossel Bay sub-district who have been screened and referred by their local clinic
How to act on it: Visit your local clinic for screening and referral for cataract operations

The document's recorded date is 11 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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The outreach offered free cataract removals to individuals who have been screened and referred by their local clinic.

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https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/more-40-patients-have-their-sight-restored

Key Takeaways

11 March 2025
15 March 2025
Mossel Bay sub-district
40 patients
56 cataract surgeries
Dr Juliana van Jaarsveld
Dr Bruce-Brand
Mr Arie Kade
Dr Nelis le Roux
Vidamed Day Hospital
Western Cape Government
Mossel Bay sub-district
Mossel Bay Hospital
Vidamed Day Hospital
Dr Bruce-Brand
Mr Arie Kade
Dr Nelis le Roux
Dr Juliana van Jaarsveld
Mr Peter Davids
Valerie Lourens
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