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Survey highlights lack of knowledge about UV threat to our eyesight
A Sightsavers survey, in partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery, shows nearly half of Brits don’t choose their sunglasses for UV protection.
Number of people at risk of trachoma has fallen by 91%
In 2002 there were was about 1.5 billion people worldwide at risk of the eye disease. But new data from the World Health Organization shows this has fallen to just over 142 million people.
Photo of sight-saving surgery is nominated for UK prize
Adriane Ohanesian’s image of a surgeon operating on a teenager in a makeshift clinic has been put forward for the Wellcome Photography Prize 2019.
Sightsavers petition calls on government of Malawi to protect people with albinism
It is estimated that there are over 134,600 people with albinism living in Malawi, many of whom face deep-seated discrimination.
United Nations launches new disability strategy
The launch of the strategy coincides with the launch of Sightsavers’ global petition which calls for the UN and its member states to uphold disability rights.
Sightsavers trustee appointed chief medical officer for England
Professor Christopher Whitty, who has been on Sightsavers’ board of trustees since 2017, will take up the post in October.
Sightsavers launches disability rights petition
The petition is part of Sightsavers' campaign calling for political leaders and global organisations to uphold the rights of people with disabilities around the world.
Sightsavers director Dominic Haslam awarded an OBE
Dominic, who is Sightsavers’ Director of Policy and Programme Strategy, is recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to people with disabilities.
50,000 patients screened during first year of innovative cataract project
The Cameroon Cataract Development Impact Loan brings together public and private investors alongside eye care delivery experts and charities, including Sightsavers.
Sightsavers’ research on NTDs and disability is published by Oxford University Press
The research, carried out by Sightsavers, looks at the relationship between disabilities and neglected tropical disease treatment.
