WAEH Community | Site-Wide Activity https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:54:34 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.4.4 en-GB 30 hourly 2 99592df32343b42a560dd14a2bfc4a03 WAEH Support posted an update: Hi everybody! We would like to share great news from […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/402/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:50:17 +0200 Hi everybody!
We would like to share great news from the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital:

Jules Gonin Eye Hospital says hello to our colleagues around the world. We would like to thank WAEH for selecting the “Visions Multilingual Expansion Platform” project for 2026. Visions is a mobile app that simulates how people with visual impairment perceive…

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]]> 0 6ffa9778dca57fd769035d50a7161d0a WAEH Support: On September 24, our Human Resources Community of […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/401/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:58:55 +0200 On September 24, our Human Resources Community of Practice will meet to share ideas and best practices about wellness and welfare of employees in eye hospitals worldwide.

🗓️ Thursday September 24, 2026
🕐 01:00 PM CEST
💻 Online (Zoom)

The CoP is led by @sue-steen , Chief People Officer at the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust…

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]]> 0 91525f12e8e49672a0401330a37c25d0 Muriel Faienza became a registered member https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/399/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:32:09 +0200 0 beb95e8012c51a2380594d6652e0f529 Luisa Sanchez Brea became a registered member https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/397/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:07:39 +0200 0 d434e97d79c2fed6facda8492a261688 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology: https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/396/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:14:36 +0200 0 fb9fde2b4102e632272b9188f022631f WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology: https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/395/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:10:52 +0200 0 e985cce9957515f298a7a438c43af3ae WAEH Support: On Thursday 27 August 2026, the WAEH held its Community […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/394/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:07:11 +0200 On Thursday 27 August 2026, the WAEH held its Community of Practice on FAIR Data in Ophthalmology, led by @ciara-bergin , Chief Data Officer at Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne. The meeting was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together colleagues from Switzerland, the Netherlands, USA,…

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]]> 0 9648b7740b133b25e3ce73a8b442c45a WAEH Support posted an update: We’re excited to welcome at WAEH2026 a wonderful group of […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/392/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:51:52 +0200 We’re excited to welcome at WAEH2026 a wonderful group of inspiring people who will share their knowledge, experiences and insights at this special Jubilee edition.

📅 9 – 16 November 2026
📍 São Paulo & Londrina, Brazil | Santiago, Chile

Want to know what will be presented? Check out the abstracts for a sneak peek of what will be presented in…

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]]> 0 71c1e569ae2c6db43305d24cfd5a6808 WAEH Support posted an update: Date: August 27, 2026Time: 01.00 PM CESTJoin the […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/391/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:16:01 +0200 Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 01.00 PM CEST

Join the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82601763102?pwd=etZzD3SaLolPZo9oJBamQIJoqf7rsn.1

Meeting-ID: 826 0176 3102
Password: 499768

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]]> 0 76824482b2d2ae179fb1d786284da2f3 WAEH Support posted an update: FAIR data stands for Findable, Accessible, […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/390/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:50:11 +0200 FAIR data stands for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. These are principles for managing, storing, and publishing research data in such a way that both humans and computers can easily find, understand, and reuse them, making scientific research more efficient and reliable. This CoP will discuss how the FAIR principles can…

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]]> 0 281a5ca754a261776571421d4ec56b64 Kate Halford became a registered member https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/387/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 03:27:34 +0200 0 3d0c26ae5eaddbf695ef924361e9d76d WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: Kally Ooi, Director Development & Community Engagement […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/386/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:19:51 +0200 Kally Ooi, Director Development & Community Engagement at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) has kindly shared the SNEC Eye Ball fundraising event framework with the WAEH. Hopefully, it will serve as a helpful reference for anyone who is looking to organise charity galas as a fundraising platform.

]]> 0 c6cbf34f8129c556cd4571fd739ea917 WAEH Support: On Thursday 2 July 2026, the WAEH Community of Practice […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/381/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:35:16 +0200 On Thursday 2 July 2026, the WAEH Community of Practice on Fundraising, led by @juliette-fahlenbrach Head of Philantropy and Donor Relations at Fondation Asile des aveugles – the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland), took place. The session brought together fundraising professionals from India, Switzerland, the Netherlands,…

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]]> 0 daf03c6cc5fddcb26adcf9b3c0ffa35e WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: Read the full report of the CoP - Fundraising of 2 July 2026 here! https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/379/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:04:59 +0200 Read the full report of the CoP – Fundraising of 2 July 2026 here!

]]> 0 2d7e319f64390a104666e6bb4e0d9d97 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: CoP - 2 July 2026 https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/377/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:14:41 +0200 CoP – 2 July 2026

]]> 0 448e730bfaf70ddc3f3864e33c478003 WAEH Support posted an update: We are pleased to announce that Mark Crocker […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/376/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:12:13 +0200 We are pleased to announce that Mark Crocker (Sunshine Coast, Australia) will present at the WAEH October Meeting on Thursday 29 October 2026, 01.00 PM CET.

His presentation will focus on development of the nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) treatment programme, and International cooperation between RVEEH and Sunshine Coast.

The session will highlight…

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]]> 0 98b89e50b1cb90e46e774dd0114533b5 Guilherme Paz became a registered member https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/373/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:10:57 +0200 0 bf1696acf2ab4042b15c5bd053f23fdb WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Finances: On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/372/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:19:51 +0200 On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Finances, led by Mee Chee (Macy) Thong, Chief Financial Officer at Singapore National Eye Centre (Singapore), Jessica Dollé (Chief Financial Officer at Quinze-Vingts National Eye Hospital, France) and Urs Winkler (Chief Financial Officer at Hôpital Ophtalmique…

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]]> 0 56afea0ba5089dea073799776118aa29 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Innovation: On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/371/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:17:12 +0200 On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Innovation, led by Nathalie Popken, Manager Research & Innovation at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and Joy Adesanya, Assistant Divisional Manager at the Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom). The session brought together…

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]]> 0 99d347117f8fd4f5fa4f8f60df93d17c WAEH Support posted an update: Diseases affecting the anterior segment, the front part […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/370/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:59 +0200 Diseases affecting the anterior segment, the front part of the eye, are among the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness globally, yet few large-scale datasets have been available for these conditions.

In response, clinical researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University College London (UCL) Institute…

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]]> 0 4956bc13c3ae9a48c8d7e32104a81a1c WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye HospitalThis […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/369/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:37 +0200 News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

This issue features the progress made on the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, and answers many questions for patients (and staff), as well as a link to some new interviews with clinicians on their aspirations for the new centre.

In the magazine you’ll find stories about hypotony…

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]]> 0 977eeb1118d59ac8882016f9c6d68503 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteA few […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/368/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:02:31 +0200 News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

A few days ago, our Founder chair, Dr Gullapalli N Rao was honoured with the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award in Surat, Gujarat for his outstanding contributions to healthcare. During his acceptance speech, he said something that deeply resonated with me. He said that this award recognised ‘…the…

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]]> 0 c7876c30c02d6e4701ef6a66a7ae5b7e WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/366/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:51 +0200 News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

From groundbreaking discoveries that are reshaping the future of vision science to inspiring stories of patients whose lives have been transformed through world-class care, Wilmer’s summer magazine showcases the people, innovations, and breakthroughs driving the next generation…

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]]> 0 297949bd02486a85e7de76a9830bf553 Natasja Jongenotter became a registered member https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/365/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:42:57 +0200 0 cafd521424545c2dbc548902e0680135 WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/364/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:40:14 +0200 On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Finances, led by Mee Chee (Macy) Thong, Chief Financial Officer at Singapore National Eye Centre (Singapore), Jessica Dollé (Chief Financial Officer at Quinze-Vingts National Eye Hospital, France) and Urs Winkler (Chief Financial Officer at Hôpital Ophtalmique…

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]]> 0 5cd7bb7753e91d383e5126226ed0877d WAEH Support posted an update: Would you like to know more about fundraising in […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/363/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:56:15 +0200 Would you like to know more about fundraising in eye hospitals worldwide? Please join the CoP – Fundraising, which will bring together fundraising professionals worldwide to exchange experiences, share best practices, and explore strategies to strengthen sustainable fundraising in eye care.

The CoP is led by Juliette Fahlenbrach, Head of…

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]]> 0 d44a7d77c194c5410c9976be3e42197c WAEH Support posted an update: The Community of Practice – Finances focuses on the key […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/362/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:16 +0200 The Community of Practice – Finances focuses on the key elements of achieving and maintaining financial health in eye care facilities. Experts will discuss best practices ranging from day-to-day financial management to long-term strategic planning.

This group is led by Mee Chee (Macy) Thong, Chief Financial Officer at Singapore National Eye…

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]]> 0 6dd0aa73c256ff12872af37b000af054 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Royal Victoria Eye and […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/361/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:50:04 +0200 News from our full member Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin, Ireland)

[Image description: RVEEH Dublin’s Dr Barry Power, author Diana Malata and Profs Conor Murphy and Billy Power]

Dublin advanced nurse practitioner Diana Malata, who spearheaded Ireland’s nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) treatment programme, explains how it has…

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]]> 0 d427a2002d7e6f4983a7a5d327a59fb6 WAEH Support posted an update: The countdown to opening is now officially underway as […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/360/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:49:10 +0200 The countdown to opening is now officially underway as the NHS prepares to welcome patients to the region’s new specialist eye hospital from mid-July.

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital was handed over to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) at the end of May from construction partner Kier.

Since then, the Trust has been…

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]]> 0 0dde42b4dec4f0ccfed5b037b8bbba46 WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/359/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:47:07 +0200 On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Innovation, led by Nathalie Popken, Manager Research & Innovation at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and Joy Adesanya, Assistant Divisional Manager at the Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom). The session brought together…

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]]> 0 8f733421c12867be02e6f18671b1d9e0 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteThis […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/357/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:37 +0200 News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

This past Wednesday, something unusual happened at our Kallam Anji Reddy campus in Hyderabad. The campus’ pediatric cancer ward has over 10 beds and every bed was occupied by a child receiving chemotherapy for their eye cancer. All the kids were under 5, some mere infants, and their parents…

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]]> 0 51fbe9d179a89a03e668b54f30e49e2b WAEH Support posted an update: Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/356/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:43:22 +0200 Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust today took their first steps inside the region’s new specialist eye hospital as construction partner Kier officially handed over the keys.

Set to open later this summer, NHS leaders have also confirmed the new name as ‘Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital’, reflecting the proud…

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]]> 0 c2ec805216c3fcb592cc2545866131fd WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/355/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:58 +0200 News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dear friends and colleagues,

In this issue, we celebrate important advances in our ability to help those who have experienced vision loss. Whether providing care that helps those with vision loss live their best lives, or working to restore vision by regenerating cells lost…

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]]> 0 01f8f805e754660484f3bd9ff138bea5 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteSome […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/354/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:11 +0200 News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

Some time ago, Anthony Aldave, a celebrated ophthalmologist and the director of the Corneal Genetics Laboratory at the Jules Stein Eye Institute in California, visited us at LVPEI. Muralidhara Ramappa, head of LVPEI’s Centre for Rare Eye Diseases, and Tony share an interest in rare, congenital…

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]]> 0 13bd8f573294cd8334fdf4ef8ff3d367 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member S:t Erik Eye HospitalSweden’s […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/353/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200 News from our full member S:t Erik Eye Hospital

Sweden’s first clinical research center dedicated to ophthalmology has been established at St. Erik Eye Hospital in the Stockholm Region, in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet.

The center combines specialist expertise, advanced imaging, and modern infrastructure, with access to large and…

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]]> 0 810e620769677f0da439a59a663d1c2f WAEH Support posted an update: News from our associate member Kabgayi […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/352/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:56 +0200 News from our associate member Kabgayi Eye Unit

Phacoemulsification Training in Rwanda: How an intensive phacoemulsification training program helped develop advanced ophthalmic procedures in the country.

The idea of running an intensive phacoemulsification training program in Rwanda began with a simple email exchange. Olivia Earley reached out…

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]]> 0 e9f5f8506a52bf40de0f9c3e16f13835 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/351/ Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:35:12 +0200 News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dear friends and colleagues,

In this issue, we share the exciting news that one of our own has been awarded the prestigious Gonin Medal. We also show how, with the generous support of individuals and organizations, Wilmer is advancing patient care and AI in ophthalmology, …

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]]> 0 a7600001d2b7838f35711fda59102c6a WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Nurses: On Thursday 30 April 2026, the WAEH held its Community […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/347/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:58 +0200 On Thursday 30 April 2026, the WAEH held its Community of Practice on Nurses & Allied Health Personnel, led by Tendai Gwenhure, Senior Clinical Educator from Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom) and Diana Malata, Advanced Nurse from Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin, Ireland). The session brought together ophthalmic…

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]]> 0 847d0d7ab7aa048601b5a07000233cc4 Ciara Bergin joined the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/346/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:25:35 +0200 0 edffda9e4e707943f41281f32c8db493 WAEH Support: The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly welcomes […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/344/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:17:35 +0200 The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly welcomes the first member from Africa: Kabgayi Eye Unit of the Kabgayi Hospital from Muhanga, Rwanda!

The WAEH is excited about the potential and contributions that this eye hospital will bring to the organization. Through communities of practice, yearly projects and the annual meeting, we strive…

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]]> 0 281862f849463976f415a4a8260f2003 WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye HospitalA […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/343/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:05 +0200 News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

A new, world-class centre for eye care, research, and education, opening is Camden in 2027 has been officially named.

A partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity, the new centre will be called Moorfields and UCL Centre for…

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]]> 0 7cb7d01c8719f615df55b154cea52b56 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Human Resources: Presentation Slides of the CoP - HR of 26 March 2026 https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/342/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:27:24 +0200 Presentation Slides of the CoP – HR of 26 March 2026

]]> 0 0e2b1954825bd45193930811229cfb06 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Human Resources: On Thursday 26 March 2026, the WAEH held its Community […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/341/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:15:33 +0200 On Thursday 26 March 2026, the WAEH held its Community of Practice on Human Resources, led by Jos Hubers, HR manager from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and Sue Steen, Chief People Officer at the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (London, United Kingdom). The session was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen,…

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]]> 0 07bdfe3364eabf5efb9ae854436fa770 Maaike van Zuilen changed their profile photo https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/329/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:43:02 +0100 0 6c41b6b86f5f2bde926cda046131c2c5 WAEH Support posted an update: How do you prepare your staff to move from one building to […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/321/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:21:52 +0100 How do you prepare your staff to move from one building to a new site?

Join the upcoming Community of Practice – Human Resources meeting on March 26 to learn more from Moorfields Eye Hospital!

Sue Steen, Chief People Officer at the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, will share insights on how Moorfields is preparing staff for the…

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]]> 0 a8f43889eb91c1ff17ed8094cabb2ec4 WAEH Support joined the group CoP Nurses https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/320/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:47:49 +0100 0 60ab6dcdc5779e2793e991d0fddfbe46 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/319/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:08:01 +0100 On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of Practice about Fundraising started. This CoP is led by Juliette Wallenbrach, Fundraising professional at Fondation Asile des aveugles, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin and was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together eye hospital leaders…

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]]> 0 cd98151b64a8b31a6504d119a434ee99 WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology: The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) […] https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/318/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:05:33 +0100 The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) officially launched the new Community of Practice (CoP) – FAIR data in ophthalmology on 26 February 2026, led by Ciara Bergen, Chief Data Officer at Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne. The meeting was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together…

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]]> 0 5d710ec884e5936e8cdbf8c08e92d21d WAEH Support created the group CoP Finances https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/317/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:54:21 +0100 0 f564e7335cfaff0238ce56436ba83637 WAEH Support created the group CoP Innovation https://community.waeh.org/activity-feed/p/316/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:49:01 +0100 0