In the News - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/ Global Action in Preventing Blindness Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:55:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.iapb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png In the News - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/ 32 32 Global Eye Health Summit to Take Place in Antigua During CHOGM 2026 https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/global-eye-health-summit-to-take-place-in-antigua-during-chogm-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:52:56 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38136 Announced by Prime Minister Gaston Browne via video link to St James’s Palace in London, the Global Summit for Eye Health will take place on 2 November 2026 during CHOGM. The event will unite international leaders to strengthen global commitments to vision care and address the growing burden of avoidable sight loss.

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]]> Antigua and Barbuda to Host First-Ever Global Summit for Eye Health https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/antigua-and-barbuda-to-host-first-ever-global-summit-for-eye-health/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:47:24 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38133 Heads of government, ministers, business leaders and civil society representatives are being invited to St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda for the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health on 2 November 2026.

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]]> Minister Molwyn Joseph welcomed IAPB leadership as Antigua and Barbuda prepares for CHOGM 2026 and the Global Summit for Eye Health. https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/minister-of-health-wellness-environment-and-civil-service-affairs-welcomed-iapb-leadership-as-antigua-and-barbuda-prepares-for-chogm-2026-and-the-global-summit-for-eye-health/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:33:55 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38044 Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Sir Molwyn Joseph, welcomed IAPB leadership to discuss preparations for the upcoming Global Summit for Eye Health and Antigua and Barbuda’s role in advancing eye care as part of the CHOGM 2026 agenda.

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]]> WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/who-validates-elimination-of-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem-in-libya/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:58:25 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=37998 The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region.

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]]> New Pacific Ambassador for Global Eye Summit: Toki-Brown https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/new-pacific-ambassador-for-global-eye-summit-toki-brown/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:17:18 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38075 Toki-Brown will serve as the Pacific Ambassador for the Global Eye Summit, amplifying regional perspectives in global eye health conversations.

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]]> UK Parliament Hosts Launch of Landmark Eye Health Report https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/uk-parliament-hosts-launch-of-landmark-eye-health-report/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:19:16 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38059 Hosted by Marsha de Cordova MP, the parliamentary launch brought together leaders from eye health, research and industry to spotlight the powerful economic and social case for investing in vision.

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]]> IAPB Sets Eye Health Priorities Ahead of the 2026 Global Summit https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/iapb-sets-eye-health-priorities-ahead-of-the-2026-global-summit/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:26:22 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38072 With the 2026 global eye health summit on the horizon, IAPB releases a set of priority actions designed to guide stakeholders and policymakers toward impactful, coordinated efforts.

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]]> Hannah Hampton Recognised with IAPB Award for Inspiring Eye Health Story https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/hannah-hampton-recognised-with-iapb-award-for-inspiring-eye-health-story/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:23:16 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38065 Awarded for her impactful storytelling and leadership, Hannah Hampton continues to elevate eye health conversations.

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]]> Eye Health Investment Could Transform India’s Productivity and Growth https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/eye-health-investment-could-transform-indias-productivity-and-growth/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:51:24 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38060 Investing in eye health could unlock trillions in economic value for India, reinforcing the link between vision care, workforce participation and national growth.

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]]> Hannah Hampton Uses Her Story to Inspire Action on Eye Health https://www.iapb.org/in-the-news/hannah-hampton-uses-her-story-to-inspire-action-on-eye-health/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:12:13 +0000 https://www.iapb.org/?post_type=external-news&p=38055 Chelsea FC goalkeeper Hannah Hampton shares her personal experience with eye health, inspiring others and raising awareness of the importance of vision care.

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