3Photo© thehindu.comWHO Felicitates India for Elimination of Trachoma as Public Health Problem
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has now recognised that India has successfully eliminated trachoma, a bacterial infection that affects the eyes, as a public health problem.
In a citation shared by Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, on Tuesday (October 8, 2024), the UN health body announced that India is the third country in South-East Asia Region to reach this important public health milestone.
India receives a citation from @WHOSEARO at the ongoing 77th Regional Conference for eliminating Trachoma as a public health problem.
“ They worked together with partners to ensure effective surveillance, diagnosis and management of active trachoma, provision of surgical services for trichiasis, and promotion of water, sanitation and…
Saima Wazed,
WHO Felicitates India for Elimination of Trachoma as Public Health…