Prevention of Childhood Blindness (WHO, 1992, 48 pages): 4. Major areas of action: Strengthening of the infrastructure

Prevention of Childhood Blindness (WHO, 1992, 48 pages)

4. Major areas of action

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		Information, education and communication
		Behavioural changes
		Human resource development
		Strengthening of the infrastructure
		Appropriate technology
		Legislation
		Evaluation
		Research

Strengthening of the infrastructure

In order to guarantee effective medical, surgical and rehabilitative services to control childhood blindness, the necessary equipment, supplies and appliances must be provided. Selected tertiary-level or intermediate-level facilities may need to be set up or strengthened with this in mind. Such action should be combined with the training for ophthalmologists referred to above.