Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:35am on 15 Oct 2024,Tuesday Health & Wellness
India has been officially certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a bacterial infection that causes blindness, has affected millions worldwide. India's efforts began in 1963 with support from WHO and UNICEF, implementing the SAFE strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement). By 2018, trachoma cases had dropped significantly to 0.008%. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised India’s dedication, saying it offers hope to other nations battling preventable blindness.
