Libya has signed the Vision 2020 declaration - a global initiative launched in 1999 jointly by WHO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness to eliminate avoidable blindness by 2020 - however, a national plan for implementation has not been developed.
Elimination of avoidable blindness remains a challenge for the country. Disease control strategies, human resources and strengthening of related infrastructure along with sufficient funding are required to tackle this issue.
Related links
Control and prevention of blindness and deafness
Related events
Eye health strategy workshop, 10-12 June 2013
