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Help End Avoidable Blindness Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBThis is a significant problem in developing countries because many families don’t have access to basic eye health services. Early intervention is especially critical. Many people …

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Trachoma Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBTrachoma is a bacterial eye infection, not unlike the common ‘pink-eye’ or conjunctivitis. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Repeated reinfection, combined with …

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10 foods that are good for your eye health Fred Hollows …

WEB6. Nuts. Nuts are also rich in vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids. Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios and brazil nuts are all great for your eyesight. …

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Ending Avoidable Blindness Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBToday, The Fred Hollows Foundation continues to work with Dr Ruit to address avoidable blindness in Nepal and across Asia. Since The Foundation began, we’ve restored sight …

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Cataract Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBCataract is the clouding of the lens in the eye that causes vision to diminish over time. Cataract can affect one or both eyes (bilateral cataract). During the early stages, …

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Diabetic Retinopathy Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes that affects the back of the eye. When someone has high and varying blood sugar levels, the blood vessels in the retina …

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Impact of Vision Loss Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBThe United Nations (UN) recognises eye diseases as a major health burden for countries around the globe, with the greatest share of that burden falling on developing countries.. …

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Who We Are Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBThe Fred Hollows Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit, politically unaligned, and secular international development organization. We work in more than 25 countries to …

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5 things you should know about Aboriginal eye health

WEBAccording to the National Eye Health Survey 2016 report, 90% of vision impairment or blindness experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is …

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Gender, equity & inclusion Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBAs part of our sight-saving work, we aim to achieve gender equity and inclusion in all our operations and program work. In 2018, we achieved the following outcomes: 142 female …

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The Fred Hollows Foundation welcomes launch of first WHO …

WEBThe first World Report on Vision by the World Health Organization (WHO) was launched at the National Eye Health Meeting in China on 21 st August, hosted by the National …

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Myanmar Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBFor people aged 50 years and older, cataract remains the leading cause of blindness followed by glaucoma. The Fred Hollows Foundation started working in Myanmar in …

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Vietnam Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBOver the last 27 years, The Fred Hollows Foundation has supported the Vietnamese Government in developing a Comprehensive Eye Health model to strengthen eye health …

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Fred Hollows …

WEBThe Fred Hollows Foundation actively participates in and supports the campaign’s steering committee which aims to improve health systems, by advocating for bipartisan support …

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Rwanda Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBPhone: +254 20 2711844. Office Address: One Padmore Place, 2nd Floor, West Wing, George Padmore Road - Kilimani. Email: [email protected]. Cataract is responsible …

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Careers Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBThe Fred Hollows Foundation is one of the world’s leading eye health organisations. If you are looking for a career in international development, or are passionate about helping …

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Pakistan Fred Hollows Foundation

WEBWe are working with our partners to end avoidable blindness by investing in eye health workers and advocating for a comprehensive and integrated eye care system. The Fred …

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ROLE PURPOSE: Health Systems Strengthening Manager

WEBROLE PURPOSE Role Title: Health Systems Strengthening Manager Division: Programs Location: Nairobi Date: October 2021 Employment type: Full time, Fixed Term contract

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