News - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness https://www.iapb.org/news/ Global Action in Preventing Blindness Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:47:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.iapb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png News - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness https://www.iapb.org/news/ 32 32 Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls: A Vision for Gender Equity in Eye Health https://www.iapb.org/news/rights-justice-action-for-all-women-and-girls-a-vision-for-gender-equity-in-eye-health/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:47:45 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=38182 The post Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls: A Vision for Gender Equity in Eye Health appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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Prevent Blindness Declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month https://www.iapb.org/news/prevent-blindness-declares-march-as-workplace-eye-wellness-month/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:33 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=38137 The post Prevent Blindness Declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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Invitation Issued to World Leaders for First-Ever Global Summit for Eye Health  https://www.iapb.org/news/invitation-issued-to-world-leaders-for-first-ever-global-summit-for-eye-health/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:13:10 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=38042 The post Invitation Issued to World Leaders for First-Ever Global Summit for Eye Health  appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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Third Annual Prevent Blindness Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week Kicks off https://www.iapb.org/news/third-annual-prevent-blindness-retinopathy-of-prematurity-rop-awareness-week-kicks-off/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:07:43 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37988 The post Third Annual Prevent Blindness Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Awareness Week Kicks off appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Month at Prevent Blindness https://www.iapb.org/news/february-is-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-and-low-vision-month-at-prevent-blindness-2/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:39:21 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37957 The post February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Month at Prevent Blindness appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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Ministerial Meeting on Eye Health ECSA HC Health conference Kingdom of Eswatini https://www.iapb.org/news/ministers-of-health-from-the-east-central-and-southern-africa-health-community-champion-regional-leadership-on-eye-health-ahead-of-the-global-summit/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:49:58 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37950 The post Ministerial Meeting on Eye Health ECSA HC Health conference Kingdom of Eswatini appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Month at Prevent Blindness https://www.iapb.org/news/february-is-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-and-low-vision-month-at-prevent-blindness/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:42:51 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37906 The post February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Month at Prevent Blindness appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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UK Parliament sees The Value of Vision https://www.iapb.org/news/uk-parliament-sees-the-value-of-vision/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:50:52 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37851 The post UK Parliament sees The Value of Vision appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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IAPB announces Minister Toki Brown as Pacific Ambassador for the Global Summit for Eye Health https://www.iapb.org/news/iapb-announces-minister-toki-brown-as-pacific-ambassador-for-the-global-summit-for-eye-health/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:21:45 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37833 The post IAPB announces Minister Toki Brown as Pacific Ambassador for the Global Summit for Eye Health appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KKESH&RC) Joins the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network (NNN) https://www.iapb.org/news/king-khaled-eye-specialist-hospital-and-research-center-kkeshrc-joins-the-neglected-tropical-disease-ngo-network-nnn/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:44:43 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=news&p=37770 The post King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KKESH&RC) Joins the Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network (NNN) appeared first on The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

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