National Strategies for Prevention of Blindness
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Disability Strategies and Plans
Bahrain
31 December 2003
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Ministry of Health; Bahrain
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Description
This National strategy Aims to fulfill the following;1- Compliment and extend the International Initiative for prevention of blindness, and co-coordinate activities between =the global, regional and local establishments.
2- Conduct awareness campaigns to inform and educate people about blindness, visual impairment and means of prevention.
3- Procure funds for prevention programs and support activities of the committee.
4- Strengthen existing prevention programs and support future programs.
5- Collect available data, statistics and information, and encourage research, studies, and surveys related to blindness.
6- Organize seminars, workshops and courses on prevention of blindness.
7- Synergize and strengthen efforts by working with groups and organizations with similar aims and goals of the Committee.
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