Antigua and Barbuda is set to co-host the first-ever Global Eye Health Summit alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2026, according to Antigua.news.
The landmark summit will bring together global leaders, health officials, and stakeholders to address eye health challenges affecting populations across the Commonwealth and beyond. Hosting the event during CHOGM 2026 positions Antigua and Barbuda at the centre of an important international health conversation.
The partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the WHO signals a significant commitment to advancing eye health on the global stage. CHOGM 2026, which Antigua and Barbuda is scheduled to host, will provide a high-profile platform for the summit, drawing delegates and dignitaries from across the Commonwealth's 56 member nations.
Details regarding the summit's full agenda and expected participants have not yet been released, but the announcement marks a notable step in elevating eye health as a priority within international public health discussions.
