Nepal’s Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness reveals progress in combating avoidable vision impairment
Nepal has achieved remarkable success in eye health, reducing vision impairment rates by more than half over the past decade. While challenges like gender disparity and cataract management still persist, the progress shows effective interventions are working.
Fiji eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
Fiji has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 26th country globally to achieve this milestone against the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.
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A cost-effective digital vision management strategy could reduce childhood myopia in China
A national economic evaluation has demonstrated that a cost-effective AI-empowered digital vision management strategy could significantly reduce childhood myopia, particularly in resource-limited areas.
China faces escalating childhood myopia crisis with projections reaching 61% by 2050
A comprehensive meta-analysis shows that over one-third of Chinese children have myopia, and if current trends continue, this could rise to 61% by 2050.
The Value of Vision: The case for investing in eye health
New research by IAPB, Seva, and The Fred Hollows Foundation confirms that eye health is one of the best buys in global health, with every $1 invested yielding $28 in economic returns.
Senegal successfully eradicates trachoma, marking major victory
Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO African Region to successfully eradicate trachoma as a public health threat.
Ghana study highlights gaps in child eye health
A new study in Ghana’s Ashanti region highlights progress in access but highlights shortages and uneven services.
Burundi Achieves Historic Milestone: Eliminating Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Burundi becomes the eighth country in WHO’s African Region to eliminate trachoma, marking the first neglected tropical disease eradicated in the nation.
Papua New Guinea Achieves First NTD Elimination with Trachoma Eradication Success
Papua New Guinea has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major public health milestone.
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