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Global action for eye health

IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 250 organisations in over 100 countries, working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

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Global action for eye health

IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 250 organisations in over 100 countries, working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.

About IAPB

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World Sight Day Inspires Sector to Focus on Child Eye Health

World Sight Day 2024

World Sight Day 2024 is officially launched! The campaign is an opportunity for individuals and organisations worldwide to unite in support of eye health for all.

Members Directory

Connect with over 250 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

IAPB Regions

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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IAPB Vision Atlas

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

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IAPB Valued Supplier Scheme

Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Join IAPB

Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Advocacy Hub

IAPB’s advocates for the integration of eye health within health systems, so that everyone, everywhere has access to eye care.

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2030 In Sight

The end of avoidable sight loss is now within our grasp and 2030 in Sight outlines how we can push harder than ever before to deliver on this ambition.

27.07.22
Blog

IPEC Advocacy Toolkit is out!

The toolkit helps guide and support eye health advocates around the world for advocating implementation of IPEC in countries.

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Driving a truck
05.07.22
News

2022 United Nations High-Level Meeting on Global Road Safety

Eye health is included in the Political Declaration of this High-Level Meeting.

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CHOGM22
26.06.22
News

Commonwealth Leaders make landmark commitment on child eye health

Leaders committed to ‘access to screenings and affordable vision treatments, especially for children’.

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UN resolution passed!
23.07.21
News

UN General Assembly commits countries to eye care for all by 2030

UN adopts resolution supporting eye health for the 1.1 b people living with preventable sight loss.

Advocacy Hub

Key resources to support advocacy for global eye health.

IAPB Regions

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

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Eye health and the Sustainable Development Goals

IAPB’s advocacy recognises eye health as both a health and development issue.

Join IAPB

Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better — and you can play a role.

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Eye Conditions

Learn about the eye diseases the cause vision loss around the world.

Diagram featuring five types of resources on the Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Information, Tools, Expert Opinion, Guides

Knowledge Hub

An online curation of the most relevant evidence, information, key opinions, experiences and resources in global eye health.

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

IAPB Regions

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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World Report on Vision cover

World Report On Vision

The World Health Organization’s first World Report on Vision represents a highly significant landmark.

VISION 2020

VISION 2020 has created a major focus on eye health in the countries and districts where action is needed.

Members Directory

Connect with over 200 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

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Systems Change

Learn more about coordinated collective action through systems change and view the 2030 In Sight Systems Map here.

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Man getting his eyes screened on portable device in Uganda
20.02.23
News

New online tool informs technology choices

Introduce technology in an informed way.

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Diagram featuring five types of resources on the Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Information, Tools, Expert Opinion, Guides
01.08.22
Blog

IAPB Launches Knowledge Hub to Accelerate Action

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Nurse testing the vision of a woman in a medical clinic

Introduction to IPEC training course

A free, self-paced elearning course about what integrated people-centred eye care is, and how to achieve it.

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Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas presents the very latest eye health data and evidence.

Person using the IAPB eye health technology guide

IAPB eye health technology guide

Recommendations & tools to consider technology that enables access to and uptake of eye care services

Diagram featuring five types of resources on the Knowledge Hub, Evidence, Information, Tools, Expert Opinion, Guides

Knowledge Hub

An online curation of the most relevant evidence, information, key opinions, experiences, and resources in global eye health.

IAPB Regions

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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Resource Library

Resource Library

Browse IAPB's library of resources and publications.

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IAPB Valued Supplier Scheme

Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Join IAPB

Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Join IAPB

As a member, your organisation will join a community with a shared goal – better eye health for all.

Members Directory

Connect with over 200 members working in over 100 countries across the IAPB network.

Climate Action Tackling issues around environmental sustainability.

Work Groups

Contribute your organisation’s expertise, share knowledge and shape IAPB policies and positions in key areas of eye health delivery and advocacy.

Vision Atlas

The IAPB Vision Atlas has been updated with the latest prevalence and causes data from VLEG.

IAPB Regions

Regions

IAPB works with stakeholders across the global network of seven regions.

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vision excellence awards

Vision Excellence Awards

The Vision Excellence awards recognise contributions to advocacy, innovation, programme implementation, institution-building and disease control.

IAPB Valued Supplier Scheme

Valued Supplier Scheme

Our ambition is to help buyers to make informed procurement decisions from IAPB Valued Suppliers.

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Join IAPB

Join IAPB

We present an opportunity to change the world for the better—and you can play a role.

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Banner 1: “Gam after cataract surgery”, Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis International  Banner 2: Shabana Shahzad, LRBT