About us
The Ophthalmological Society of Ethiopia (OSE) is a professional association of ophthalmologists established in 1994. It is maintained and managed by an executive committee which consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate Past President and an elected member.
Ophthalmology in Ethiopia in Brief
In Ethiopia, the prevalence of blindness and low vision is 1.6% and 3.7% respectively, representing one of the highest prevalence rates in Sub-Saharan Africa and the world. (National Survey on Blindness, Low Vision and Trachoma, 2006.)
What We Do
The OSE aims to improve the quality of eye care in Ethiopia and eliminate avoidable blindness
Vision
To be a dependable advocate and valued society for its members and be a leader for quality eye care in Ethiopia and the ECSA region and be a reputable society in Africa and the world at large.
Mission
OSE works to ensure rights of members, develop their capacity through continuing education to provide quality service, education and research in eye care by upholding professionalism, ethics, and active engagement of its members and stakeholders so that all people in Ethiopia have access to high quality eye care service
Core values
- Professionalism
- Societal responsiveness
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Networking and Participation
- Volunteerism
- Fostering Membership and Engagement
Strategic Pillars/issues of OSE
Enhance capacity of OSE to ensure productivity and sustainability
Policy influence through information generation and advocacy
Improve members right and engagement
Improve the quality of Eye health service
Improve OSE visibility through building relationship and networking
Increase public awareness on Eye health
Latest Announcements
Here you will find official announcements from the Ophthalmological Society of Ethiopia
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23rd Annual Scientific Conference and AGM Event attendance registration
Event Timing: October 6 – 7, 2023Event Address: Addis AbabaContact us at (251) 15528070 or P.O.Box 43238, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Standing Committees
Eye Care Scientific Committee
- Glaucoma group
- Retina Group
- Cornea/Anterior Segment Group
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Group
- Orbit, Oculoplastic Group
- Community Ophthalmology Group
Education committee
Policy, Advocacy, Partnership Committee
Research and Publications Committee
Membership Committee
Communication and Public Relations Committee
Resource Mobilization Committee
Our Professional Development Programs
Meet Our Team
Dr Girum W.Gebreal
President of OSE: Co-chair – Standing Committee for Policy and Advocacy
Dr Feven Tadesse
Vice President: Chair for Conference Committee of OSE
Dr Meseret Ejigu
Executive Member: Chair of Standing Committee for Education and Training
Dr Tsedeke Asaminew
Past President: Member of Standing Committee for Education and Training of OSE
Dr Kumale Tolesa
Secretary of OSE: Secretary of the Eye Care and Scientific standing committee.
Dr Betesida Eylachew
Treasurer of OSE: Chair of Standing Committee for Membership Affairs and YOF
Dr Demoze Delelegn
Executive Member: Resource Mobilization/income generation
Our Partners
