The Main Hospital

 

The main Hospital is in East Jerusalem and is ISO accredited. It has a 49-bed capacity and is staffed by both foreign and local specialist surgeons, doctors, paramedics, overseas medical volunteers and nurses. There is a large, modern Outpatients Department and very busy specialist Retinal, Corneal and Paediatric services. The operating theatre, with the most modern equipment, provides a 24-hour emergency service, where all kinds of major eye surgery are performed. We also have a research unit.

 

Treatment is not easy because of the restrictions on employment and general movement of staff and patients by the Authorities. We attract a substantial number of volunteer doctors from around the world who not only care for the patients but also help in the teaching and training of our local doctors. The international surgeons cover certain sub-specialties. In time, our teaching programmes will help make this provision less necessary.

 

Each year, nearly 40,000 patients are treated at the main Hospital. Our dedicated team of medical staff and volunteers are helping to reduce suffering both now and in the future.