SPEECH - Sonia Delen at The Apl.de.ap Foundation International Announces Partnership With The Vision Center

The foundation, known for arts and educational initiatives in the Philippines, is launching its first medical campaign, the Campaign for Filipino Children. This initiative addresses a widespread condition causing blindness in premature babies due to inadequate prenatal care. The campaign aims to provide training and equipment to hospitals and physicians, improving diagnosis and treatment. With limited special education options, visually impaired children's prospects are bleak. The campaign will partner with pediatric experts to implement a training program in rural and provincial hospitals over the next two years.

What new initiative is the foundation launching?

• An educational scholarship

• A sports event

• A medical initiative

• A new arts program

What is the primary cause of blindness in premature babies mentioned in the video?

• Infectious diseases

• Lack of prenatal care

• Genetic disorders

• Environmental pollution

What is a major challenge faced by hospitals serving the affected population?

• High staff turnover

• Insufficient training and equipment

• Overcrowding

• Lack of funding

What is the main goal of the Campaign for Filipino Children?

• To establish a sustainable solution for blindness in premature babies

• To provide free medical care

• To build new hospitals

• To offer scholarships for medical students

How does the campaign plan to address the issue over the next two years?

• By hiring more doctors

• By importing medical equipment

• By implementing a specialized training program

• By increasing hospital funding