Mirando al futuro: Priorizar la salud ocular infantil
Millones de niños de todo el mundo tienen una mala salud ocular. Los programas escolares y las campañas de sensibilización son esenciales para hacer algo al respecto.
DR. PRINCESS IFEOMA IKE is a Nigerian board-certified Public Health Optometrist with over a decade of experience in pioneering holistic eye care and advocacy programs. As the founder and CEO of Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited in Nigeria, she is dedicated to ensuring that eye care is accessible, high-quality, and affordable for all, regardless of social class. Under her leadership, the clinic has provided eye care services to over 150,000 individuals, including free eye exams and corrective lenses to over 30,000 underprivileged patients.
GLOBAL HEALTH AND ADVOCACY
Dr. Ike serves as a World Economic Forum Expert on Global Health, Future of Healthcare, and Women's Health, where she contributes to shaping global health policies and advancing innovative solutions. Her insights have directly informed policies affecting millions of people worldwide. As a World Economic Forum Agenda Contributor, her writings on critical issues at the intersection of health, climate change, gender equality, and technology have reached a global audience of over 500,000 readers, sparking dialogue and action.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND CERTIFICATIONS
Dr. Ike holds a Doctor of Optometry degree, graduating as the best student in her class, and a Master’s degree in Public Health. She has also earned certifications in biomedical investigation from the University of Florida, management from the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), and health safety from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria. As a YALI Regional Leadership Center fellow and a graduate of the Pioneer Pandemic Preparedness Course by One Young World Academy (in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), Dr. Ike is equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond to global health emergencies. Her training as a Responsible Leader by the Forum of Young Global Leaders has further prepared her to tackle leadership challenges with integrity and effectiveness.
LEADERSHIP IN OPTOMETRY AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Currently, Dr. Ike is a member of the World Council of Optometry's "Looking Towards the Future: Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL)" class of 2024. During her tenure as National Advocacy Secretary of the Nigerian Optometric Association, she led initiatives that increased access to eye care services. Now, as a member of the National Public Health and National Publicity Committees of the Nigerian Optometric Association, she continues to drive public health and inclusivity efforts, contributing to a 15% increase in public awareness of preventable blindness in Nigeria.
CLIMATE ADVOCACY AND SUSTAINABILITY
As a Climate Reality Leader and mentor, Dr. Ike has been instrumental in planning, and organizing climate action workshops that have reached over 2,000 participants directly and indirectly, focusing on the intersection of environmental sustainability and public health. Her global impact is underscored by her recognition as an Eye Health Hero by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Her published work in esteemed platforms such as the World Economic Forum Agenda, Marie Claire, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, The European Sting, and Optometry Today UK has influenced health policy discussions and environmental strategies, reaching policymakers and practitioners across the globe.
IMPACT AND COMMITMENT
Dr. Ike’s work demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing global health, sustainability, and driving impactful change both within her community and on a global scale.
Millones de niños de todo el mundo tienen una mala salud ocular. Los programas escolares y las campañas de sensibilización son esenciales para hacer algo al respecto.
Millions of children worldwide have poor eye health. School programmes and awareness campaigns are essential for doing something about that.
良好的视力对于妇女的生活质量以及其工作、学习和照顾家庭的能力至关重要。全世界盲人和视障人士的三分之二是女性。由于女性预期寿命比男性更长,其患眼疾的负担也更重。
Una buena visión es esencial para la calidad de vida de las mujeres, sin embargo las mujeres representan dos tercios de las personas ciegas y con trastornos visuales.
Good eye health is essential for women's quality of life and more but they represent two-thirds of those who are blind and visually impaired.
员工视力显著影响全球经济。重视视力健康能提高工作生产力和全球韧性。可行的措施包括制定政策、私营部门的参与以及开展意识宣传活动。
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気候変動を含む環境要因は、人間のウェルビーイング、さらに医療システムの安定に多大な影響を及ぼしています。将来的に、目の疾患が増加することで眼科医療制度が混乱するが予想されており、視力障害を患う人の数も上昇すると考えられます。気候変動が目に与える影響はドライアイやアレルギーなどの症状よりもはるかに深刻なものとなっています。
包括气候变化在内的环境因素对人类福祉和卫生系统的稳定性有着很大影响。预计未来眼科疾病患者数量将增加,眼科卫生服务可能出现中断,这些因素都将增加视力障碍人群的数量。气候对眼部健康的威胁远远不止干眼症和过敏症等情况。
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