The Fred Hollows Foundation

TVM Capital Healthcare invests in Vietnamese Eye Care Business Alina Vision in a Growth-Buy Out Transaction

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024

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SINGAPORE and HANOI, Vietnam, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fred Hollows Foundation, Australia, Rohto Pharmaceutical, Japan, and TVM Capital Healthcare, Singapore and Dubai, today announced the closing of a significant equity investment in Alina Vision, a leading eye care business which currently operates two hospitals in Vietnam.

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Alina Vision completed over 2,800 cataract surgeries in 2023 and has a vision to grow its network to a chain of hospitals across Vietnam with significantly increased capacity.
The investment of industry specialist growth capital investor TVM Capital Healthcare will provide Alina Vision access to operational, clinical, training, and management resources, in addition to the equity investment, and accelerate the growth plans while elevating quality of care.
Hoda Abou-Jamra, Managing Director of TVM Capital Healthcare in Southeast Asia, commented: "This deal marks the most substantial investment by TVM Capital Healthcare in the region to date.
Alina Vision already invests significant resources in recruiting and training Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Nurses with our and Rohto's help.

Global donors pledge over US$777 million to defeat neglected tropical diseases and improve the lives of 1.6 billion people at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28

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星期日, 十二月 3, 2023

The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, UAE, was joined by world leaders including H.E.
Dr Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone, in a demonstration of endemic country leadership against NTDs.
The collaborative efforts of countries and global donors exemplify an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of the 1.6 billion people affected by these diseases.

Study Finds Online Course Effectively Trains Health Workers to Detect Glaucoma

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星期一, 十一月 27, 2023

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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows that a short online course designed by global eye care nonprofit Orbis International successfully trains health care workers to identify signs of glaucoma at a level similar to local ophthalmologists. The peer-reviewed study, published in the British Medical Journal (Open), found that non-ophthalmic health care workers already trained to identify diabetic retinopathy could also effectively learn to detect signs of glaucoma, both of which require examining images of the retina (back of the eye).

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NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research shows that a short online course designed by global eye care nonprofit Orbis International successfully trains health care workers to identify signs of glaucoma at a level similar to local ophthalmologists.
The peer-reviewed study, published in the British Medical Journal (Open), found that non-ophthalmic health care workers already trained to identify diabetic retinopathy could also effectively learn to detect signs of glaucoma, both of which require examining images of the retina (back of the eye).
The study, which was conducted in Vietnam, demonstrates a new approach to recognizing glaucoma, a common blinding eye disease, especially in low- to middle-income countries.
The study found that graders' scores doubled following the online course, to a level similar to local ophthalmologists.

The Ophthalmology Foundation Elects Two New Board Members

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星期四, 六月 29, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ophthalmology Foundation is pleased to announce the election of two new members, Peter Menziuso, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Dr. Jeffrey Nau, President of the Eye Care Division at Viatris Inc., to its Board of Directors. As distinguished leaders within the global health sector, Mr. Menziuso and Dr. Nau will be invaluable in helping the organization deliver upon its mission to improve eye care and advance the preservation and restoration of vision.

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The Ophthalmology Foundation has elected Peter Menziuso, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Dr. Jeffrey Nau, President of the Eye Care Division at Viatris Inc., to its Board of Directors.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ophthalmology Foundation is pleased to announce the election of two new members, Peter Menziuso, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson Vision, and Dr. Jeffrey Nau, President of the Eye Care Division at Viatris Inc., to its Board of Directors.
With their combined skills, and commitment, Board members provide the knowledge, expertise, and leadership necessary to advise the organization and provide resources to ensure its continued success.
"Since our founding, the Ophthalmology Foundation has been committed to improving global eye care and ophthalmic practice within low-resource and underserved countries," said David Pyott, MDhc, President of the Foundation's Board of Directors.

RestoringVision Joins the United Nations Friends of Vision Secretariat and Call for a Special Envoy on Vision

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星期二, 二月 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RestoringVision has joined the United Nations Friends of Vision secretariat and the call to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the appointment of a Special Envoy on Vision.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RestoringVision has joined the United Nations Friends of Vision secretariat and the call to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the appointment of a Special Envoy on Vision.
A Special Envoy on Vision would further open the pathway to solving the global vision crisis, which RestoringVision is fiercely determined to achieve."
The Friends of Vision group of United Nations Member States consists of country representatives, including at the Ambassador level, from almost 70 countries.
The Friends of Vision is chaired by Ambassador Dr. Walton Webson of Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith of Bangladesh, and Ambassador Fergal Mythen of Ireland.

Ari Zoldan joins Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summit Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco

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星期一, 六月 27, 2022

Monte-Carlo, Monaco, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Media Group, LLC today announced a media partnership with the Ritossa Global Family Office Investment Summit taking place June 27th-29th, 2022, at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel in Monaco.

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We are delighted to welcome Ari Zoldan to Monaco this year, said Sir Anthony Ritossa, chairman of the Ritossa Family Office.
Sir Anthony Ritossa is a family office influencer and thematic investor with interests in private equity, real estate, and blockchain companies.
The theme for the Monaco summit will be: "Family Offices Working Together to Invest for a Brighter Future.
Were excited to be entering this new era with Sir Anthony Ritossa, Quantum Media CEO Ari Zoldan said.

Eyenuk AI Technology Selected for Diabetic Eye Testing in Vietnam Supported by The Fred Hollows Foundation

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星期一, 七月 26, 2021

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We are excited to implement the EyeArt AI system to expand our capabilities in detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

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We are excited to implement the EyeArt AI system to expand our capabilities in detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
It will help us reach our goal to protect the vision of approximately six million people with diabetes living in Vietnam, said Pham Quoc Anh, Vietnam Country Manager for The Fred Hollows Foundation.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-profit aid organisation based in Sydney, Australia, which was founded in 1992 by eye surgeon Fred Hollows.
In Vietnam, The Foundations work on diabetic retinopathy is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program.

Orbis Celebrates New Data Showing a 91% Reduction in Populations at Risk of Blinding Trachoma in Endemic Areas

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星期二, 八月 20, 2019

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NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis International commends progress towards eliminating trachoma as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced new data.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis International commends progress towards eliminating trachoma as the World Health Organization (WHO) announced new data.
The four leading eye health organizations: Orbis, SightSavers, Fred Hollows Foundation, and CBM, have seen the urgency of blinding trachoma and agreed to tackle this issue together.
Orbis International, one of the leading non-profits fighting trachoma, has played a key role in this reduction.
In 2018 alone, Orbis distributed over 8.3 million doses of Zithromax and Tetracycline, antibiotics used to prevent and treat Trachoma.