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OPC and Sightsavers are continuing their successful partnership to bring neglected tropical disease (NTD) medications to more people in Chad. In Chad, Neglected Tropical Diseases

Did you know that uncorrected refractive error is the most common cause of vision impairment and is the second leading cause of blindness globally? Uncorrected

The UK has cut the funding of its program to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), effective August 31, 2021. The move is part of slashing

OPC is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Céline Noguès. She stepped into the role at the end of August, replacing

In July, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the “Vision for Everyone: accelerating action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” resolution. This resolution solidifies eye

Onchocerciasis is one of the five neglected tropical disease (NTD that OPC is fighting to eliminate in Francophone Africa.  Onchocerciasis is endemic in 30 African

In 2020, the COVID-19 crisis put a great strain on health systems around the world, disrupting millions of lives. The pandemic imposed the “minimal” service

May is Healthy Vision Month in the United States May is Healthy Vision Month in the United States! An initiative of the National Eye Institute

Case Study: Monitoring the Social Impact of OPC’s Comprehensive Eye Care Program in the Republic of Guinea Eye health is an important part of global

Vision loss is a major global health issue that affects 1.1 billion people around the world.  People of all ages are at risk, but the