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2019 Winners

The 2019 Winners are a strong cohort of young and dynamic eye health heroes nominated by IAPB member organisations. Their work in the field and engagement with the community makes a real difference in restoring sight.

We are delighted to showcase our Eye Health Heroes from 2019. They represent the diversity of eye health practice and the promise of what youth and new ideas can achieve in the sector. Do see and celebrate the Heroes listed here.

Mercia Cumaio
Mercia Cumaio

Programme Manager, Sightsavers

She has been a strong advocate for access to quality eye care services for nine years…

Simon Arunga
Simon Arunga

Clinical Lecturer, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Eye Centre

He is committed to eliminating avoidable blindness in Uganda through collaboration and innovation…

Maud Zeller
Maud Zeller

Program Manager, OneSight

She is a leader in providing vision care to underserved and displaced populations…

Natarajan Vengadesan
Natarajan Vengadesan

Manager – Patient Safety & Quality, Aravind Eye Hospital

He works on pre-operative and operation theatre workflow for high volume cataract surgeries…

Sang Mi Lee
Sang Mi Lee

Project Manager, Severance Hospital

She is in charge of implementing a comprehensive community eye health project…

Pranjal Daimary
Pranjal Daimary

Field Supervisor – Programme Impact, Mission For Vision

He plays a key role in the field investigation process and assessing programme effectiveness…

Minh Anh Tran
Minh Anh Tran

Optometrist, Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology

She has a powerful conviction to help establish the optometry profession in Vietnam…

Solomon Zewengiel
Solomon Zewengiel

Program Officer, Eritrea National Blindness Prevention Office

He not only supports the Eritrea Trachoma elimination activities but also overseas…