The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
Formation1975 (1975)
TypeNon-governmental organization
PurposePrevention of blindness worldwide
Location
Coordinates48°50′44″N 2°18′23″E / 48.8455°N 2.3063°E / 48.8455; 2.3063
Official language
English
Peter Holland
Websiteiapb.org

Founded 1975, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is an international alliance working to promote eye health.[1] It has over 150 members, mainly NGOs and civil society, corporate organisations, professional bodies and research institutions who are working in the prevention of blindness.[2] This agency is a partner of World Health Organization.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Community Eye Health Journal » International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness". www.cehjournal.org. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  2. ↑ "Guardian, The shadows in her eyes. IAPB)".
  3. ↑ "UN General Assembly adopts 'Vision for Everyone' resolution".
  4. ↑ "WHO: ILO/IAPB Eye health and the world of work".
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