Introduction:

Vision impairment and blindness are significant public health concerns affecting millions in the country. Addressing these challenges requires robust Primary Eye Care (PEC) interventions, integrating preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services at the community level. Public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as a key strategy to enhance access, affordability, and quality of eye care, particularly in underserved regions.

This webinar will explore successful primary eye care interventions implemented under Public-Private Partnership, highlight best practices, case studies from different geographies. The session will provide insights from experts and practitioners on innovative strategies to strengthen PEC with PPP and ensure equitable eye care services for all.

Here is the registration link:
https://live.cybersight.org/register/94181735722

Objectives of the Webinar:

· To showcase successful public-private partnerships for primary eye care in eye care from three different organizations perspective.

· To discuss challenges and opportunities in scaling up PEC initiatives.

· To identify strategies for strengthening PEC services with PPP.

Target Audience:

· CEOs, Administrators, and Outreach Staff from VISION 2020 member hospitals.

· Community Health Workers (CHWs).

· Programme Managers and Field Coordinators involved in community ophthalmology initiatives.

Expected Outcomes:

· Insights into successful public-private partnership (PPP) models.

· Understanding key challenges and solutions for scaling PEC.

· Practical strategies to improve PEC services.

Date/time: 25th February 2025, from 4 to 5 pm.

Resource Persons:

Dr. Praveen Vashist
Professor & Head, Community Ophthalmology
Dr. R. P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (AIIMS)

Mr. Prasannakumar P N
Senior Director Programme Operations
Sightsavers India

Dr. Sara Varughese
Managing Trustee
CBM India