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With some country exceptions, Sub-Saharan Africa is characterised by a lack of eye health and vision personnel and this is a significant contributing factor to the high prevalence of avoidable vision impairment and blindness. With ageing populations more disposed to sight loss and with risks such as diabetes increasing, levels of avoidable blindness in the region are likely to rise. Strategic approaches to addressing the eye health workforce crisis are now urgent and essential.
Reflecting the findings of the recent ‘Mapping Human Resources for Eye Health’ study that was conducted by the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) and African Vision Research Institute (AVRI) in 21 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2011-2013, this policy paper concludes that greater investment in eye health is essential with eye health workforce provision integrated into human resources for health strategies and stronger and more equitable health systems.
ROP related blindness can be prevented by improving comprehensive preterm care and screening at appropriate time.
This PDF document from IAPB's Climate Action Work Group debunks five prevalent myths about climate action and eye care.
The Fred Hollows Foundation & the NCD Alliance have launched a policy brief which aims to identify key challenges and cost-effective solutions for the integration of eye care into health services.
