India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem

On October 8, 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially certified India for eliminating Trachoma as a public health problem.

  • Cause: Bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
  • Transmission: Spreads through contact with eye secretions of infected individuals, contaminated personal items (towels, pillows), houseflies, and respiratory droplets.
  • Risk Factors: Poor hygiene, overcrowding, water shortages, and inadequate sanitation.
  • Advanced Condition: Trachomatous trichiasis, a painful condition where eyelashes scrape the eyeball, leading to blindness.
    • 2005: Trachoma-related blindness dropped to 4%.
    • 2018: Reduced further to 0.008%.
    • 2024: WHO officially recognized India as a trachoma-free nation, following impact assessments and trichiasis surveys.
  • India is the third country ....
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