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EMR- Human Resource Working Group sets up priorities
The Human resource working group of the EMR had worked out modalities to strengthen human resources development for eye health in the region. These
was at a meeting of the group which held on the 22 November 2011 in Dubai. Among the majors strategies was to undertake a region wide situational analysis of all HR and training institutions involved in eye health. Twining programs will be developed between institutions in the region, as well as Human resource interest groups at national levels.
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2nd RAAB DR Survey in Saudi Arabia
The PBU and the Saudi National Prevention of Blindness committee in
conjunction with Ministry of Health is conducting a second Rapid
Assessment of avoidable blindness plus diabetic retinopathy pilot study
in Jizan province, Southern part of Saudi Arabia. The survey is expected
to be completed by the end of January 2012. It will provide more data
for planning of eye care and diabetic retinopathy services in the
province.
The first survey was conducted last year at the Taif region Western province
of the Kingdom. The success of that survey in generating interest of the
Ministry of health and other stakeholders made it possible to undertake
the second study.
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On 27 November 2011 in Khartoum Sudan, Al Basar International Foundation organized a workshop to review the global perspective in Vision 2020 for the next decade, and major achievements and challenges of Vision 2020 especially as it relates to Sudan.
The workshop consisted of three sessions: inauguration, scientific session and Group Discussions. Speakers included Dr. R. Pararajasegaram, Prof. Daud Khan, Prof. Saleh Memon, Prof. Kadir Kazi, Prof. Adel ARushood, Dr. Babar Qureshi, Dr. Haroon Awan, Dr. Mansur Rabiu and Mr. Hassan Minto etc.
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The Makkah Ophthalmic Technical College established 2007 had graduated the 2nd batch of 43 Ophthalmic Assistants. The 3 year diploma programs cover 2 main fields Diploma of Ophthalmic Assistant (DOA) and Diploma of Ophthalmic Technologist (DOT)
The diploma award ceremony was held on Saturday, 26th November 2011 at Friendship Hall, Khartoum.
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