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How many volunteers were present at the Congress? : |
Estimate over 500 |
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Delegates from which countries presented in the congress? : |
UK, SA, Lebanon, Nigeria, Australia, Egypt, USA, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Ethiopia, China, India, Pakistan, UAE and many other countries |
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Were the delegates of any other organizations present in the congress? : |
Yes |
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If yes, please write the names of the organizations in the box : |
WHO, LSHTM (ICEH) |
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What were the responses to your talking points? Were specific questions or concerns raised? : |
They were posters. I toured some around and explained and they found them novel and creative. It was interesting that we used a projection regression model for the estimation of cataract surgical rate. |
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If you met staff members, please list their full names & positions. : |
Many people: Alessandro Di Capua, Membership Manager and Company Secretary; John Trevelyan, Fundraising and Partnership Development Manager; Dr Mohammad Alamuddin, Prevention of Blindness Union |
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Please inform us if there are any follow up actions we need to talk with the members of the congress : |
I am to continue with some of the Int'l NGDO's seeking their collaboration and funds.
We have recently become a member of IAPB and that made us a member of a global community on prevention of blindness. I had the opportunity to handle extensive and intimate talks with many INGDOs on eye health and explored potential mutual interests and future collaborations. My dual academic as well official positions (at TUMS and MoH as the NC for Eye Health & Prevention of Blindness) provided me with the utmost legitimacy and relevance to solicit collaborations at academic and operational avenues. |
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Your experiences about the travel processes(Providing ticket, accommodation,...) : |
One of us coordinated them w/ DIBA agency here and it was very good. SA embassy was welcoming and efficient. |
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Please give a briefing of your own observations and outcomes of the congress: : |
We have recently become a member of IAPB and that made us a member of a global community on prevention of blindness. I had the opportunity to handle extensive and intimate talks with many INGDOs on eye health and explored potential mutual interests and future collaborations. My dual academic as well official positions (at TUMS and MoH as the NC for Eye Health & Prevention of Blindness) provided me with the utmost legitimacy and relevance to solicit collaborations at academic and operational avenues. |