Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Pune Ophthalmologist Volunteers on Flying Eye Hospital in Rwanda
A doctor from Pune, Dr. Moolani, helped people in Rwanda by performing eye surgeries on a special airplane called the Flying Eye Hospital.
This plane has a complete hospital inside, including operating rooms and classrooms.
Dr. Moolani taught local doctors a new way to perform cataract surgery.
She remembers a patient who was very happy even though she had trouble seeing.
Dr. Moolani said it was a very special and humbling experience to operate on the plane and help those in need.
She was honored to be a part of this project.
Dr. Moolani, a Pune ophthalmologist, volunteered on the Flying Eye Hospital.
The Flying Eye Hospital was stationed in Kigali, Rwanda.
Dr. Moolani performed advanced cataract surgery.
She also trained local doctors in phacoemulsification.
The experience was described as humbling and rewarding.
- Who
- Dr. Moolani, a Pune ophthalmologist, and other medical professionals.
- What
- Dr. Moolani volunteered as part of an international team on the Flying Eye Hospital to perform cataract surgery and train local doctors.
- When
- During the two weeks the hospital was stationed.
- Where
- Kigali, Rwanda, aboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital.
- Why
- To provide advanced surgical training and treatment for eye conditions, particularly cataracts.
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Medical Focus
- Cataract surgery
- Surgeon's Name
- Dr. Moolani
- Type of Surgery
- Phacoemulsification
- Hospital Type
- Orbis Flying Eye hospital