At KCCO, we believe that sharing practical knowledge is just as powerful as delivering care.
Our growing resource library supports eye care professionals, program managers, policymakers, researchers and educators across Africa with tools designed to strengthen systems, train teams and scale sustainable impact.
Whether you’re developing a national plan, launching a hospital program, or conducting training in remote areas. These resources are built to inform and empower your work.
A regional report summarizing strategies and challenges in developing human resources for eye care in Eastern Africa, with a focus on training and deployment of mid-level eye care workers to meet VISION 2020 goals.
A collection of published research on eye care in Eritrea from 1995 to 2018, covering topics such as avoidable blindness, cataract surgery, refractive errors, childhood vision impairment, and national efforts toward eliminating trachoma.
A comprehensive annotated bibliography of 147 peer-reviewed articles published between 1995 and 2018 related to eye care and ophthalmology in Kenya. Topics include blindness surveys, cataract, childhood blindness, glaucoma, trachoma, diabetic retinopathy, vitamin A deficiency, and more. This resource supports research, planning, and clinical practice in eye health across Kenya.
A curated list of published articles from 1995 to 2018 addressing various aspects of eye care and ophthalmology in Madagascar. Topics include cataract services, childhood blindness, pediatric eye surgery, ocular trauma, task shifting in primary eye care, and rare ophthalmic conditions. The studies highlight both clinical and public health approaches to improving eye care across the country.
A regional evaluation of the productivity, challenges, and outcomes of cataract surgeons trained in Eastern Africa to support VISION 2020, with recommendations to enhance service delivery, equipment access, and community outreach.
An evaluation of cataract surgeons trained in Eastern Africa under Vision 2020, examining their impact, productivity, and recommendations to improve service delivery.
A comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed articles from 1995 to 2018 covering eye care and ophthalmology in Malawi. Topics include blindness surveys, cataract surgery, childhood blindness, HIV/AIDS-related eye conditions, malaria retinopathy, trachoma, refractive errors, traditional healing practices, diabetic retinopathy, vitamin A deficiency, and healthcare workforce development. This dataset reflects both clinical and public health perspectives on improving eye health services in Malawi.
This compilation presents peer-reviewed research on eye care and ophthalmology in Mali from 1995 to 2018, with a primary focus on trachoma and related interventions. Topics include disease prevalence, control strategies, vitamin A deficiency, blindness, retinoblastoma, traditional practices, and the role of the African Institute of Tropical Ophthalmology in training and service delivery.
A comprehensive overview of eye care research in Niger between 1995 and 2018, this document includes studies on blindness prevalence, trachoma control strategies, mass azithromycin distribution trials, and vitamin A deficiency. The findings reflect public health initiatives, epidemiological trends, and clinical interventions aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness and improving eye health in rural and underserved populations across the country.
A comprehensive review of eye health research in Rwanda, covering blindness, cataract, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, HIV-related ocular conditions, trachoma, vitamin A deficiency, diabetic retinopathy, and national eye care system improvements.