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What is glaucoma

WebGlaucoma is a group of conditions caused by normal fluid in the eye that hasn’t drained properly. This creates pressure that damages the optic nerve connecting the eye to the …

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What is health systems strengthening

WebSightsavers believes everyone should be able to receive quality, affordable health care when they need it, and should be given the information they need to maintain their …

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Thousands in Africa get sight-saving surgery News Sightsavers

WebIn three years, Sightsavers’ Accelerate programme has successfully supported governments in Africa to provide eye surgery for 37,000 people. Through huge efforts in international …

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A history of trachoma Sightsavers

WebTrachoma is one of the world’s oldest recorded diseases: evidence suggests it has been around for more than 10,000 years. Its footprint can be found throughout history, from Ice …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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“We can get the help we need” From the field Sightsavers

WebAs part of Sightsavers’ Right to Health inclusive eye project, which ran from 2018 to 2021, we supported transgender communities in Pakistan and Bangladesh to access eye care …

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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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“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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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 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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