World sight day, October 9, 2025
Global public health awareness days aim to increase visibility, awareness, and understanding of specific diseases or health conditions among the general public; they are key in highlighting the importance of healthy lifestyle and well-being among general population. Each year, various organizations and communities around the world actively participate in promoting and supporting World Health Days.
This falls on October 9, 2025 is a global initiative to raise awareness about blindness and vision impairment, emphasizing the importance of accessible eye care. In Uganda, where over 1% of the population faces visual impairment, often due to preventable causes like cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors, the 2025 theme, “Love Your Eyes,” encourages early detection through regular eye check-ups and equitable access to vision care services. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the day promotes community-driven efforts, such as free eye screenings and educational campaigns, to reduce the 80% of vision impairments that are preventable or treatable, fostering healthier lives and economic opportunities.
