Customised Training on Programme Management for Sightsavers
LAICO, 28th August to 1st September 2026
Organised by LAICO, this customised training programme comprised seven clinical webinars and a five-day in-person course. The webinars covered priority eye conditions and were conducted by senior consultants from various specialty clinics.
The five-day programme brought together classroom learning, field exposure, and practical programme planning for eye care. The sessions covered areas such as global eye health, assessing eye care needs, evidence-based planning, active demand generation through outreach, achieving universal eye health through Vision Centre management, monitoring and evaluation, clinical quality, human resources, and finance.
Management Training and Systems Development for Hospital Administrators and Managers
LAICO, 6th August – 4th September 2026
The 48th Batch of the One-Month Hospital Administrators Course in Management Training and Systems Development for Hospital Administrators and Managers was held at LAICO. The course was attended by 15 participants. In addition, six candidates from the 14th Batch of the Fellowship in Eye Hospital Management (FEHM) participated. Participants from Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Bangladesh, and India contributed to a diverse and enriching learning environment.
On the inaugural day, Thulasiraj Ravilla, Director – Operations, AECS, welcomed the gathering. Dr. R. Kim delivered the keynote address and highlighted the importance of effective management and systems development in healthcare.
On the final day, Dr. S. R. Krishnadas, Director – Fellowship and Physician Development Programme, AECS, delivered the valedictory address and distributed certificates to the participants, marking the successful completion of the course.
