Egypt becomes the 27th country globally to eliminate trachoma
Egypt has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 7th country in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and the 27th globally to achieve this milestone.
Lao PDR Launches ECSAT Report to Guide National Eye Health Strategy 2026–2030
Lao PDR releases Eye Care Situation Analysis Tool report, driving evidence-based action toward universal eye care.
Vision Crisis in Vietnamese Classrooms: Study Reveals Nearly 40% of Students Affected by Refractive Errors
A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that 37.6% of Vietnamese schoolchildren have refractive errors, with myopia affecting an estimated 6 million children and contributing to Asia's growing vision health crisis.
Nepal RAAB 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 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.
