Zimbabwe's First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa attracted a major health partnership during her visit to Dubai. A top eye care foundation from the United Arab Emirates wants to work with her country to fight blindness. The Noor Dubai Foundation met with Dr Mnangagwa at a health summit and promised free surgeries and medical equipment. The foundation's leader Dr Manal Taryam praised the First Lady's commitment to helping Zimbabwe's people. Both women agreed that good vision helps families earn money and build stronger communities.
Dr Mnangagwa told the Dubai doctors that healthy people make productive nations. She promised to help the foundation start programs across Zimbabwe through her Angel of Hope charity. The First Lady shared stories about long hospital lines and busy doctors trying to treat eye problems. She said her country needs more medical services as it continues developing. Dr Mnangagwa also thanked the UAE for sending aid when Cyclone Idai hit Zimbabwe.
The Noor Dubai Foundation has treated over 33 million people across Africa and Asia since 2008. Dr Taryam said her team will design special programs for Zimbabwe's remote areas. The foundation trains local doctors to continue treatments after international teams leave. They focus on preventing blindness rather than just treating patients after problems develop. This partnership could bring advanced eye care to thousands of Zimbabweans who cannot afford private treatment.
Dr Mnangagwa told the Dubai doctors that healthy people make productive nations. She promised to help the foundation start programs across Zimbabwe through her Angel of Hope charity. The First Lady shared stories about long hospital lines and busy doctors trying to treat eye problems. She said her country needs more medical services as it continues developing. Dr Mnangagwa also thanked the UAE for sending aid when Cyclone Idai hit Zimbabwe.
The Noor Dubai Foundation has treated over 33 million people across Africa and Asia since 2008. Dr Taryam said her team will design special programs for Zimbabwe's remote areas. The foundation trains local doctors to continue treatments after international teams leave. They focus on preventing blindness rather than just treating patients after problems develop. This partnership could bring advanced eye care to thousands of Zimbabweans who cannot afford private treatment.
