{"id":1300,"date":"2025-08-26T14:59:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/?post_type=project&#038;p=1300"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:06:18","slug":"support-for-african-ophthalmology-congress-aoc","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/en\/progetti\/support-for-african-ophthalmology-congress-aoc\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for African Ophthalmology Congress (AOC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In 2024, Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio Rwanda sponsored the African Ophthalmology Congress (AOC). Held in Kigali from 27 to 29 July 2024, this congress brought together ophthalmology experts, academics, and healthcare professionals from across Africa to exchange best practices and address the continent\u2019s eye health challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Also in 2025, Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio Rwanda sponsored the Scientific Congress organized by the African Ophthalmology Council (AOC), held on 26\u201327 September 2025.<br>The congress brought together 309 participants from 34 countries, connecting eye care professionals from across Africa and beyond; the event was a hub for sharing knowledge and ideas.<br>Topics ranged from cataract care to monoclonal antibodies developed in Africa, from effective eye care delivery systems to innovative training programs.<br>During the congress, our Foundation featured a short advertisement during the breaks, highlighting the Leonardo Del Vecchio Eye Care Center of Excellence and its work to strengthen eye health in the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-group-picture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-group-picture.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-group-picture-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-group-picture-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of the African Ophthalmology Council (AOC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-certificate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-certificate.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-certificate-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fondazioneldv.org\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AOC-certificate-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vincent Tuzinde, Chairman of Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio Rwanda and the local team receiving the certificate of appreciation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In 2024, Fondazione Leonardo Del Vecchio Rwanda sponsored the African Ophthalmology Congress (AOC). 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