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Rethinking eye health systems to achieve universal coverage : the role of research

Blanchet, Karl and Gilbert, Clare and de Savigny, Don. (2014) Rethinking eye health systems to achieve universal coverage : the role of research. British journal of ophthalmology, Vol. 98, no. 10. pp. 1325-1328.

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Abstract

Achieving universal coverage in eye care remains a tremendous challenge as 226 million people in the world remain visually impaired, the majority from avoidable causes. The impact of eye care interventions has been constrained by the limited capacities of health systems in low-income and middle-income countries to deliver effective eye care services. Services for eye health are still not adequately integrated into the health systems of low-income and middle-income countries. We contend that radical rethinking and deeper development of eye health systems are necessary to achieve VISION 2020 goals. Responding to the challenges of chronic eye diseases will require systems thinking, analysis and action, based on evidence from health systems research.
Faculties and Departments:09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)
09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Former Units within Swiss TPH > Health Systems and Policies (de Savigny)
UniBasel Contributors:de Savigny, Donald
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Pulman
ISSN:0007-1161
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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