VBS News Net: Launch ceremony for myopia prevention and control pilot schools in Shenzhen was held in Liyuan Primary School, Baihua Campus on 22nd September. This was to implement the prevention and control on youth myopia instructed by President Xi about lowering the rate of myopia among Longhua District youths as well as the notice released by Education Bureau and other seven bureaus. As one of the first batch pilot schools, VBS was received the pilot school plaque. Principal Yang, Ms. Sun and Primary 4 students Zeng Tingxuan, Xu Zhiqi, Xia Jiuyue and Yu Xinrui attended the event. 

This launch event was hosted by Shenzhen Ophthalmology Hospital, guided by Shenzhen Education Bureau and Shenzhen Health Commission. Leaders and experts from People's Government of Shenzhen Municipality, Guangdong Province Health Commission, Guangdong Education Department and committee of myopia prevention and control among Youth in Guangdong took part in this event. Principal Yang together with other guests pressed the launch button.

VBS student representative Zeng Tingxuan accepted the banner of 'voluntary service team for myopia prevention and control among youth in Shenzhen'. Students would act as volunteers to perform services for eye care. 

There was a knowledge contest among pilot schools on eye care. Zeng Tingxuan, Xu Zhiqi, Xia Jiuyue, Yu Xinrui clinched second runner-up on behalf of VBS. 

Dean of Shenzhen Ophthalmology Hospital Mr. Zhang Shaochong said,'The launch of pilot schools has given us a platform for short-

sighedness prevention and control. The centre will exploit its advantage to provide technical support and people resources by offering training and evaluation to explore the Shenzhen model in myopia control.'

Principal Yang made the statement that VBS would carry out various eye care activities guided by experts using this pilot school opportunity and ensure every student to have a good eyesight. 

Author/Photographer: Linda

Translated by DC Lai