KATHMANDU: Nepal is set to host the international eye health conference, In Sight Live, Nepal, from April 29 to May 1, 2025.
Organized by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the event will bring together representatives from IAPB member organizations worldwide.
Participants will include international charitable organizations, eye hospitals, educational institutions, professional associations, and corporate bodies dedicated to blindness prevention and eye health. Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, Nepal Eye Hospital, Tilganga Eye Institute, and BP Eye Foundation, which are members of the IAPB, will also represent Nepal in the conference.
The IAPB, an umbrella organization advocating for global eye health, hosts annual conferences to foster international collaboration, inspire leadership, and strengthen advocacy.
The 2024 conference was held in Mexico, and this year’s event in Nepal is expected to attract 500 participants from about 100 countries.
According to Yuddha Dhoj Sapkota, IAPB’s Southeast Asia Chief, the conference will focus on strategies and plans for achieving global eye health targets by 2030.
Dr Shailesh Kumar Mishra, Executive Director of Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, emphasized the importance of discussions to shape the future of eye care.
Bharat Bahadur Chand, General Secretary of Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh, expressed pride in hosting such a prestigious event in Nepal.
“This conference will not only elevate Nepal’s reputation in global eye care services but also contribute significantly to our tourism sector,” he said.
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh currently operates 28 eye hospitals, 160 eye treatment centers, and 45 district branches across the country.
Since its inception, the association has provided eye care services to 43.626 million patients, including Nepali citizens and international patients, and has conducted over 5.133 million eye surgeries.
With the hosting of In Sight Live, Nepal, the country aims to spotlight its achievements in eye health while promoting tourism and fostering global cooperation in the field.
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