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How we strengthen the system
The Fred Hollows Foundation’s approach focuses on building sustainable and effective eye health services that can meet the needs of communities long-term. We achieve this by addressing key areas known as health system building blocks, which guide our efforts to enhance the functioning and sustainability of eye care systems.
Health system building blocks
The World Health Organization describe several health system building blocks that are critical to ensure effective health service delivery. Investment in these building blocks ensures that services are available, affordable, and accessible, and delivering high quality and timely care to those who need it. The Fred Hollows Foundation works to strengthen each of these critical building blocks:
Our eye health initiatives
Our initiatives contribute to a stronger and more effective health care system, ultimately leading to improved eye health outcomes and reduced blindness and vision loss.
Training programs
We run extensive training programs for eye health professionals to ensure they have the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care.
Infrastructure development
We invest in the development of eye care facilities and the provision of modern equipment to improve service delivery.
Community outreach
We engage with communities to raise awareness about eye health and promote preventive measures.
Data systems
We implement robust data collection and management systems to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our interventions.
Advocacy and policy
We work with governments and other stakeholders to advocate for policies that support sustainable eye health systems.
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