How do countries move from recognising the importance of eye health to embedding it within national health systems?

As governments pursue Universal Health Coverage to advance equity, productivity, and learning, preventing sight loss must become part of routine service delivery, not a stand-alone intervention. This applied systems discussion will explore how countries are integrating eye care into primary health care and UHC delivery models. Through real-world case examples, delegates will examine practical pathways for integration, from workforce optimisation and procurement readiness to embedding eye care within schools, child health programmes, and other service platforms.

Key discussion elements

• Integrating eye health into primary health care and UHC delivery models
• Learning from country examples of national health system integration
• Strengthening workforce optimisation and procurement readiness - Embedding eye care within schools, child health programmes, and wider service platforms

Room: Mount Kilimanjaro 1