India eliminated trachoma through extensive public health efforts, improved hygiene, and WHO’s SAFE strategy, achieving WHO certification in 2021, here are some things to know.
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In 2021, the World Health Organization officially declared that India had eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.
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India's National Program for the Control of Blindness , initiated in 1963, played a significant role in combating trachoma.
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India adopted WHO’s SAFE strategy, which was key in addressing the underlying causes of trachoma.
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India conducted nationwide Trachoma Rapid Assessment Surveys to evaluate the prevalence of the disease.
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Improved sanitation, access to clean water, and better hygiene practices contributed significantly to reducing trachoma infection,
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Health education programs increased awareness about facial cleanliness and environmental hygiene.
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India continues surveillance to prevent any resurgence of trachoma and ensure long-term success in controlling the disease.