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Developing Countries: Ophthalmic Services

Commons · Question 129726 · Tabled 24 Apr 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 29 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Marsha De Cordova

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has assessed the potential merits of advocating international action to reduce avoidable sight loss at the Global Summit for Eye Health in November 2026.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 29 Apr 2026

The UK is committed to tackling global health challenges and considers eye health within this wider agenda. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is transforming its approach to global health by moving from direct service delivery to supporting...