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We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Instituto Suel Abujamra (ISA) an IAPB member organization through its pioneering initiative, Aldeia em Foco (Village in Focus). Developed with the support of IDB Lab and the L’Occitane Foundation, this project is transforming eye care access across Brazil by combining portable diagnostic equipment, artificial intelligence, and teleophthalmology to reach remote indigenous communities.
Through a scalable and decentralized care model, Aldeia em Foco brings high-quality ophthalmic care directly to hard-to-reach areas.
Key Achievements & Impact to Date:
The project’s innovative approach has gained international recognition, earning distinguished accolades such as the Innovation Team Award (Experimentation category) from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Best Presentation Award at the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) Congress.
We extend our warm congratulations to the entire team at Instituto Suel Abujamra for their dedicated work, commitment, and drive to democratize eye health and make quality vision care a reality for indigenous communities in Brazil.
If you would like to learn more about this initiative, please visit: www.aldeiaemfoco.org
