Sightsavers Policy and Research
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Sightsavers Policy and Research wants to eliminate avoidable blindness and get equality for people with disabilities. They help blind people to see and prevent others from going blind unnecessarily. They also work to improve the lives of people with disabilities where their sight loss is permanent. Follow to know more and get notifications about all updates.
Sightsavers Policy and Research
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Our research on female genital schistosomiasis has highlighted the need to establish a safe and supportive environment for participants when studying sensitive topics ..read more
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Collaborating with organisations of people with disabilities (OPDs) on our inclusive education projects has earned the Sightsavers-led Inclusive Futures consortium a Zero Project Award in 2024 ..read more
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Sightsavers’ Hortance Manjo shares insights from the event in Zambia, which highlighted eye health for the first time ..read more
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Sightsavers’ Phil Downs explains why the funding pledge is a huge step towards tackling the two neglected tropical diseases and eliminating them for good ..read more
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Everyone will require eye care services at some point in life, but universal health coverage cannot be achieved unless all people have affordable access to the eye care they need ..read more
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Women and girls with disabilities face a higher risk of gender-based violence, yet they are often prevented from receiving support due to inaccessible services ..read more
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Sightsavers’ Roland Bougma shares what action needs to be taken to ensure the disease is eliminated as a public health problem globally ..read more
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We spoke to Dominic Haslam, Sightsavers’ director of policy and programme strategy, about the launch of our second Inclusive Data Charter Action Plan and how it reaffirms our commitment to inclusive data.  ..read more
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There is compelling evidence that improving access to contraception can reduce mortality and high-risk pregnancies, improve child health and increase protection against sexually transmitted infections ..read more
Sightsavers Policy and Research
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Liberia's National Eye Health Policy will ensure eye health is a priority and help strengthen the wider health system by developing a sustainable, inclusive eye care service ..read more