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Oct 11, 2017 · The document summarizes the National Programme for Control of Blindness in India. It discusses the objectives of reducing blindness prevalence to 0.3% by 2020 through initiatives like free cataract surgeries, school eye screening, and collection of donated eyes.
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The National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) was...
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Dec 5, 2012 · The National Programme for Control of Blindness in India was launched in 1976 with the goal of reducing blindness prevalence from 1.4% to 0.3%. Its key activities include expanding eye care services, establishing permanent infrastructure, and intensifying eye health education.
Jan 12, 2024 · A presentation on the history, goals and strategies of the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) in India. Learn about the initiatives, achievements and challenges of the programme to prevent and control blindness in the country.
National program for control of blindness Dr Rajaat Vohra Blindness in India •Visual acquity < 6/60 in better eye after best possible correction •Total prevalence: 1.07% –Prevalence after correction: 0.56% –Prevalence in age >50 years: 8.5% –Prevalence of one eye blindness: 0.8% (MCC: Cataract)
Prevalence of Blindness – 0.36% (Blindness Survey 2015-19). WHO Goal – reduction of prevalence of avoidable blindness to 0.3% by 2020. NHP target – to reduce the prevalence of blindness to 0.25 by 2025 and disease burden by one third from current levels.
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Jan 5, 2020 · India was the first country to launch a National Program for Control of Blindness in 1976. State Government of Gujarat started implementation of this programme in 1978. 625 views • 12 slides