HelpMeSee Spotlights Cataract Training in WHO Foundation Series

Event summary

  • HelpMeSee featured in WHO Foundation's 'Healthier Together' series, highlighting its cataract surgical training program.
  • Short film produced by BBC StoryWorks, funded by Cisco, showcases training and surgery in Mumbai.
  • HelpMeSee uses simulation-based training to address global cataract backlog, with 40+ simulators and 15 training centers worldwide.
  • Splunk technology supports data-driven surgical education and performance monitoring.
  • Organization partners with medical institutions in India, Africa, and South America to expand training access.

The big picture

HelpMeSee's feature in the WHO Foundation series underscores the critical need for trained cataract surgeons in low- and middle-income countries. With 100 million people affected by cataract blindness, the organization's simulation-based training model addresses a significant workforce gap. The strategic use of technology, like Splunk, positions HelpMeSee to enhance surgical education efficiency and expand its global footprint.

What we're watching

Training Expansion
The pace at which HelpMeSee can scale its training centers in high-need regions.
Data Utilization
How Splunk's data systems will refine surgical education outcomes.
Partnership Impact
Whether collaborations with local medical institutions will accelerate surgeon training.