Dr. Obiageli Oketta, a licensed optometrist with a background in clinical practice, academia, and public health, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager at KnowTheGlow. Based in Nigeria, she has dedicated her career to providing quality eye care services, educating future optometrists, …
Strengthening Eye Health for Children and Adults Through Strategic Collaboration
Strengthening Eye Health for Children and Adults Through Strategic Collaboration: Harvard University and Regional Partners in Uganda The collaboration between the Harvard University Medical Eye Team, Ruharo Mission Hospital (RMH), and Mbarara University Regional Eye Centre (MURHEC)—Department of Ophthalmology, which began in 2015, highlights a …
Introducing Bukenya Martin, Founder and Director of Spero Child International
Bukenya Martin, founder and director of Spero Child International, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager at Know the Glow. As a passionate advocate for vulnerable children, Bukenya has dedicated his life to transforming young lives in Uganda and beyond. His unwavering …
Introducing Dr. Wendy Chung & Rachel Klein
A groundbreaking initiative in genetic screening is changing the landscape of early diagnosis for rare diseases, and KnowTheGlow (KTG) had the opportunity to learn more about its potential impact. In a recent meeting, KTG Co-Founder Megan Webber, Board Member Cindy Mays, and Director of Global …
Introducing Moses Echodu & Dr. Derrick Bary
In the fight against childhood cancer, early detection is often the difference between life and death. It is a battle that KnowTheGlow (KTG) and the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) are both determined to win. Recently, KTG’s Program Manager for Africa, Ruth Ngaruiya, and Director …
Introducing Pemije Emmanuel Gadimoh Global Student Chapter Ambassador
Pemije Emmanuel Gadimoh is a dedicated Doctor of Optometry candidate at the University of Benin, Nigeria. With a strong passion for eye care, patient education, and global health initiatives. As the Founder and President of OPTOGLOBE, he has established and led a global network of …
Introducing Molly Pyott David and Molly Pyott Foundation
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), recently connected with Molly Pyott of the David and Molly Pyott Foundation to further explore their shared dedication to combating preventable blindness and advancing eye care education in sub-Saharan Africa. Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KTG, was …
Africa Updates from KTG Program Manager Ruth: Feb 2025
Joining Know the Glow in January 2025 was an exciting step toward expanding childhood blindness awareness across Africa. My transition coincided with unforeseen challenges, including the devastating Los Angeles fires, which temporarily disrupted my colleagues’ normal operations. Despite these circumstances, the team remained supportive, offering …
Introducing Dr. Gladys Atto
Dr. Gladys Atto is a dedicated ophthalmologist and the first to be deployed to serve the entire Karamoja region in Uganda. As the Head of the Ophthalmology Department at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital, she oversees eye care across nine districts in the region. She has …
Introducing Kenya Ambassador, Zaakirah Nayyar Muhammad
I officially joined KnowTheGlow (KTG) as an ambassador in 2025, but my connection to the organization began years earlier in the mid 2010s through the WeChope and RB Facebook Groups. As a bilateral retinoblastoma (RB) survivor diagnosed at just six months old, my mother, Khaidah, …