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Policy and advocacy Sightsavers

WebAt Sightsavers, policy change is a global priority delivered by our country offices, the policy and advocacy team and technical teams. While more than 1.3 billion people worldwide …

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World Sight Day 2023 Sightsavers

WebWorld Sight Day is an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of eye care worldwide. Globally, 1.1 billion people have an untreated or preventable visual …

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Factors influencing the uptake of cataract surgery and …

Web2 Strategies to improve uptake of cataract surgery | 2019 Authors: Eunice W Mailu1; Bhavisha Virendrakumar2; Stevens Bechange3; Emma Jolley2 & Elena Schmidt2 From …

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Strengthening eye health: a focus for health systems

WebPage 2 Sightsavers Policy Briefing | Strengthening eye health: a focus for health systems 1. The prevalence of eye diseases and visual impairment Poor eye health is, surprisingly …

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SAFE: trachoma control Programmes Sightsavers

WebThe SAFE acronym describes the four methods that are used to control trachoma: Surgery: to stop eyelashes from rubbing against the eyeball and helping to halt the cycle of …

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Eye health system assessment in Mozambique

Web6 Eye health system assessment in Mozambique | Nov 2018 Key abbreviations and acronyms ACAMO Blind and Amblyopic Association of Mozambique APE Elementary …

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12 tips to make health programmes inclusive for people with

Web4. Set aside budget for disability inclusion. Problem: If you don’t allocate adequate financial resources to promote disability inclusion, people with disabilities will be left out of health …

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Health worker training guide for managing Female Genital

Web3 FGS raining Guide Forward Foreword Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected gynecological condition affecting women and young girls living in schistosomiasis

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“Everyone deserves quality eye care services” From the field

WebIn Uganda, an inclusive eye health programme has helped to protect people’s vision and build a sustainable eye care system for everyone. Meet Dr Gladys Atto. An …

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Achieving quality eye health services for everyone

Web3 Climate change and the environment Addressing the environment and health risks related to climate change is challenging, but in practical ways, we are making progress.

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Our charity work in Nigeria Sightsavers

WebThe Nigeria national blindness and visual impairment survey estimates that 4.2% of people over 40 are blind. Many people in Nigeria are unable to access basic eye care, leaving …

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The challenges facing health and education in Liberia

WebBefore President Sirleaf leaves office in October 2017, she also wants to ensure that Liberia has the foundations in place to improve health and education for future generations. …

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Our charity work in Malawi Sightsavers

WebJust 0.9% of people with disabilities in Malawi are employed. People with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty and often have difficulty accessing education, health care …

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Our charity work in Sierra Leone Sightsavers

WebIn Sierra Leone there are only six ophthalmologists to treat the population of the entire country. Millions of people are unable to access eye care services because of a lack of …

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Eye health strategy

WebEye health in context. of which. 246 million. Low vision. 39 million. Blind. 285. people have a visual impairment. million. Inequality in numbers. 66 % ds of e e women

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Eye care for everyone in India From the field Sightsavers

WebSightsavers India will take any route to ensure people who need eye care can access it: partnering with government and private hospitals, working with existing systems and …

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Gender and eye health in Zambia

Web1 Gender and eye health in Zambia Globally, women are more likely to experience poor eye health than men. While in part this can be explained by women living longer, mainly this is

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