About MEAUS

Middle East Africa Uveitis Society

Advancing Education, Research, and Collaboration in Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation

MEAUS History
Our History

History & Mission

Our History

MEAUS (Middle East Africa Uveitis Society) was founded in June 2024 by a dedicated group of uveitis specialists with a shared vision to advance the field of ocular inflammation across the region.

  • Key Founding Date: June 2024
  • Umbrella Organization: MEACO (Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology)
  • Status: Non-profit independent scientific society

Our Mission

MEAUS is a non-profit independent scientific society under the umbrella of MEACO, dedicated to the study of uveitis in the Middle East and Africa. We strive to improve patient care through:

Scientific Collaboration

Fostering partnerships across the region

Professional Education

Advancing knowledge and skills

Research Advancement

Promoting evidence-based practices

Regional Networking

Connecting specialists and experts

Our Goals

Our Goals

1. Formulate a Uveitis Experts Group

Gather specialists from all countries of the Middle East to create a unified network of expertise.

2. Improve Uveitis Field Practice

Enhance clinical practice through scientific collaboration between our member experts.

3. Encourage Knowledge Transfer

Support junior uveitis specialists through mentorship programs and experience sharing in this challenging field.

4. Achieve Better Patient Care

Elevate the standard of uveitis patient care across the Middle East through education and collaboration.

Founding Members

Founding Members

MEAUS was established by these pioneering specialists in June 2024:

Prof. Khalid Tabbara
Prof. Khalid Tabbara

Honorary President

Prof. Moncef Khairallah
Prof. Moncef Khairallah

President

Prof. Hassan Al-Dhibi
Prof. Hassan Al-Dhibi

Vice President

Dr. Zamzam Al-Baker
Dr. Zamzam Al-Baker

General Secretary

Dr. Rola Hamam
Dr. Rola Hamam

Scientific Committee Chair

Dr. Abdulrahman AlBloushi
Dr. Abdulrahman AlBloushi

Education Committee Member

Dr. Dina Baddar
Dr. Dina Baddar

Scientific Committee Chair

Dr. Sana Khochtali
Dr. Sana Khochtali

Scientific Committee Member

Sheikha Dr. Noura Al Qassimi
Sheikha Dr. Noura Al Qassimi

Communication & PR Chair

Dr. Naila Al Harthi
Dr. Naila Al Harthi

Communication & PR Member

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Interested in Becoming Part of MEAUS?

We welcome ophthalmologists, researchers, and medical professionals specializing in uveitis and ocular inflammation.

About MEAUS

Middle East Africa Uveitis Society (MEAUS) is a non-profit independent scientific society dedicated to advancing education, research, and collaboration in uveitis and ocular inflammation across the Middle East and Africa region.

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