The Fred Hollows Foundation supporting 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE

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The Fred Hollows Foundation announced its role as a strategic partner for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness' (IAPB) upcoming event, 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE.

According to a news release from the foundation, the summit will be held June 25-27 in Mexico City, Mexico, and will feature stakeholders across the eye health landscape with a common goal of eradicating avoidable blindness by 2030.^1,2

Ian Wishart, CEO of The Fred Hollows Foundation, said the organization has “

“And as strategic partner for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, we are thrilled to continue our commitment to playing a key role in fostering collective action to address this global challenge,” he said in the news release.

According to the news release, 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE presents an opportunity to accelerate progress towards universal eye health. The foundation, alongside IAPB, will support conversations on ensuring equitable access to quality eye care, strengthening eye health systems, advocacy and awareness building.¹

“2030 IN SIGHT LIVE fosters a collaborative environment where shared knowledge, discussion and unwavering commitment can be a catalyst to eliminating avoidable blindness,” Peter Holland, IAPB CEO, said in the news release. “The Fred Hollows Foundation's longstanding dedication to this cause strengthens our collective efforts and we thank them for their ongoing support”.

Tickets for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE can be purchased online.

Reference:

1. Agilitypr.com. Published 2024. Accessed April 25, 2024. https://apigateway.agilitypr.com/distributions/history/fe319006-02f3-44cf-b84d-abf60f86e246

2. 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Mexico. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Accessed April 25, 2024. https://www.iapb.org/learn/our-events/2030-in-sight-live-mexico/