In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea has been validated by WHO for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease & the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country.
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Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tro...
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May 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea has been validated by WHO for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease & the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country.
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Fiji makes history!
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
✅ Trachoma — a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness — is the first NTD to be eliminated in Fiji.
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
✅ Trachoma — a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness — is the first NTD to be eliminated in Fiji.
October 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Fiji makes history!
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
✅ Trachoma — a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness — is the first NTD to be eliminated in Fiji.
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
✅ Trachoma — a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness — is the first NTD to be eliminated in Fiji.
Good news for global health - Fiji has become the 26th country to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
www.who.int
October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Good news for global health - Fiji has become the 26th country to eliminate trachoma, a neglected tropical disease and the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
A great example of the power of institutions and communities working together to advance public health for all.
Brilliant to see Senegal eliminate eye disease trachoma as a public health issue. Sightsavers (a Virgin Unite partner) worked with Senegal’s ministry of health to deliver 4.2mil doses of antibiotics & provide 30k operations for patients with advanced trachoma: www.sightsavers.org/news/2025/07...
Senegal reaches historic milestone by eliminating trachoma | News | Sightsavers
Thanks to support from Sightsavers and other organisations, millions of people in Senegal are no longer at risk from losing their sight to the eye disease.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Brilliant to see Senegal eliminate eye disease trachoma as a public health issue. Sightsavers (a Virgin Unite partner) worked with Senegal’s ministry of health to deliver 4.2mil doses of antibiotics & provide 30k operations for patients with advanced trachoma: www.sightsavers.org/news/2025/07...
Great news: WHO has validated #Mauritania 🇲🇷 as having eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, making it the seventh country in @afro.who.int to achieve this significant milestone.
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WHO validates Mauritania for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem
WHO has validated Mauritania as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the seventh country in WHO’s African Region to achieve this significant milestone. The certification wa...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great news: WHO has validated #Mauritania 🇲🇷 as having eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, making it the seventh country in @afro.who.int to achieve this significant milestone.
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Congratulations Libya 🇱🇾 for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! https://bit.ly/4ayjR2E
February 18, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Congratulations Libya 🇱🇾 for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! https://bit.ly/4ayjR2E
#Egypt becomes the 27th country validated by WHO for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem!
This marks a historic public health milestone for the country.
Trachoma remains a public health problem in 30 countries and is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
This marks a historic public health milestone for the country.
Trachoma remains a public health problem in 30 countries and is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Before Trump dismantled USAID, Mozambique had been battling trachoma, an eye disease that causes blindness, especially among children.
Now, a lack of stable funding and clean water — made worse by climate-induced cyclones and flooding — threatens to reverse the country’s modest progress.
Now, a lack of stable funding and clean water — made worse by climate-induced cyclones and flooding — threatens to reverse the country’s modest progress.
EXCLUSIVE: Climate-Induced Floods Wash Away USAID-Abandoned Mozambique’s Efforts to Eliminate Trachoma
Before Trump dismantled USAID, Mozambique had been battling hard-to-eliminate trachoma, an eye disease that causes blindness, especially among children. Now, a lack of stable funding and clean water…
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June 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Before Trump dismantled USAID, Mozambique had been battling trachoma, an eye disease that causes blindness, especially among children.
Now, a lack of stable funding and clean water — made worse by climate-induced cyclones and flooding — threatens to reverse the country’s modest progress.
Now, a lack of stable funding and clean water — made worse by climate-induced cyclones and flooding — threatens to reverse the country’s modest progress.
Very little (any?) fanfare about this, but Australia joined just 29 other countries to be declared trachoma-free last month. Excellent news!!
Such hard work and research by many should be celebrated.
Trachoma is caused by the bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
www.who.int/news/item/29...
Such hard work and research by many should be celebrated.
Trachoma is caused by the bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
www.who.int/news/item/29...
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global effor...
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May 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Very little (any?) fanfare about this, but Australia joined just 29 other countries to be declared trachoma-free last month. Excellent news!!
Such hard work and research by many should be celebrated.
Trachoma is caused by the bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
www.who.int/news/item/29...
Such hard work and research by many should be celebrated.
Trachoma is caused by the bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis.
www.who.int/news/item/29...
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
'Neglected tropical diseases' now face even more neglect
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
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June 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
Good news!
Congrats to #TimorLeste for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
It was the last country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region with suspected endemic trachoma.
With this milestone, #trachoma has now been eliminated as a public health problem from the region https://bit.ly/4yjvp45
Congrats to #TimorLeste for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
It was the last country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region with suspected endemic trachoma.
With this milestone, #trachoma has now been eliminated as a public health problem from the region https://bit.ly/4yjvp45
September 3, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Good news!
Congrats to #TimorLeste for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
It was the last country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region with suspected endemic trachoma.
With this milestone, #trachoma has now been eliminated as a public health problem from the region https://bit.ly/4yjvp45
Congrats to #TimorLeste for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
It was the last country in WHO’s South-East Asia Region with suspected endemic trachoma.
With this milestone, #trachoma has now been eliminated as a public health problem from the region https://bit.ly/4yjvp45
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
'Neglected tropical diseases' now face even more neglect
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
n.pr
June 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
U.S. aid cuts could jeopardize the supply of donated drugs that are hailed for their effectiveness in combating neglected diseases like river blindness, schistosomiasis and trachoma.
Congratulations, #Tunisia for becoming the 31st country in the world, to eliminate #trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness.
With this milestone, Tunisia joins a growing number of countries working toward the elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
Read more: bit.ly/3PCXylW
With this milestone, Tunisia joins a growing number of countries working toward the elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
Read more: bit.ly/3PCXylW
May 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations, #Tunisia for becoming the 31st country in the world, to eliminate #trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness.
With this milestone, Tunisia joins a growing number of countries working toward the elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
Read more: bit.ly/3PCXylW
With this milestone, Tunisia joins a growing number of countries working toward the elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
Read more: bit.ly/3PCXylW
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Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Congratulations! #Burundi 🇧🇮 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.
This milestone is made possible by nearly 20 years of national commitment & international solidarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4eI7keN #endNTDs
This milestone is made possible by nearly 20 years of national commitment & international solidarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4eI7keN #endNTDs
July 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Congratulations! #Burundi 🇧🇮 has eliminated #trachoma as a public health problem, the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.
This milestone is made possible by nearly 20 years of national commitment & international solidarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4eI7keN #endNTDs
This milestone is made possible by nearly 20 years of national commitment & international solidarity. 🔗 bit.ly/4eI7keN #endNTDs
Trachoma was a common cause of blindness during my medical training in 🇮🇳
Today, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
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Today, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
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October 9, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Trachoma was a common cause of blindness during my medical training in 🇮🇳
Today, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
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Today, India has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
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Trachoma has been eliminated in Pakistan.
This is massive as trachoma causes almost 1.5% of blindness worldwide.
This is massive as trachoma causes almost 1.5% of blindness worldwide.
WH0 2024 in review:
7 countries ( Brazil, Chad, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam) eliminated a neglected tropical disease in 2024, including human African trypanosomiasis, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and trachoma.
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7 countries ( Brazil, Chad, India, Jordan, Pakistan, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam) eliminated a neglected tropical disease in 2024, including human African trypanosomiasis, leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, and trachoma.
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WHO looks back at 2024
Each year WHO takes stock of key moments in health and science over the past 12 months. Here is our review of a very complex 2024. Here’s to a healthier, more peaceful 2025!
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December 29, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Trachoma has been eliminated in Pakistan.
This is massive as trachoma causes almost 1.5% of blindness worldwide.
This is massive as trachoma causes almost 1.5% of blindness worldwide.
Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a parasitic disease and is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, after trachoma.
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January 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, is a parasitic disease and is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide, after trachoma.
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Congratulations, #Fiji, for eliminating #trachoma — the first neglected tropical diseases to be eliminated in the country.
Thanks to the government, health workers and communities, future generations of Fijians are being set free from the suffering that trachoma has inflicted on their ancestors.
Thanks to the government, health workers and communities, future generations of Fijians are being set free from the suffering that trachoma has inflicted on their ancestors.
October 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
July 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Elon Musk's destruction doesn't just stop at killing children, it also includes needlessly permanently blinding Black Africans because doctors no longer have the resources to fix kids' eyelashes from physically scraping their eyeballs, our exclusive reporting at @thexylom.com revealed this month:
June 23, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Elon Musk's destruction doesn't just stop at killing children, it also includes needlessly permanently blinding Black Africans because doctors no longer have the resources to fix kids' eyelashes from physically scraping their eyeballs, our exclusive reporting at @thexylom.com revealed this month:
🎉 Algeria has officially eliminated #trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness, as a public health problem.
Algeria becomes the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and 29th worldwide to reach this landmark milestone. Congratulations, Algeria! 🇩🇿
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Algeria becomes the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and 29th worldwide to reach this landmark milestone. Congratulations, Algeria! 🇩🇿
#HealthForAll
April 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🎉 Algeria has officially eliminated #trachoma, a leading infectious cause of blindness, as a public health problem.
Algeria becomes the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and 29th worldwide to reach this landmark milestone. Congratulations, Algeria! 🇩🇿
#HealthForAll
Algeria becomes the 10th country in WHO’s African Region and 29th worldwide to reach this landmark milestone. Congratulations, Algeria! 🇩🇿
#HealthForAll
A truly global approach to reining in Elon Musk could first start by giving kids in Mozambique their eyeballs back, as our team reported exclusively for @thexylom.com:
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July 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A truly global approach to reining in Elon Musk could first start by giving kids in Mozambique their eyeballs back, as our team reported exclusively for @thexylom.com:
www.thexylom.com/post/mozambi...
www.thexylom.com/post/mozambi...
Fiji eliminates trachoma—world's leading cause of blindness—as a public health problem
It's the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the island nation.
It's the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the island nation.
Fiji eliminates trachoma—world's leading cause of blindness—as a public health problem
It's the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the island nation.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Fiji eliminates trachoma—world's leading cause of blindness—as a public health problem
It's the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the island nation.
It's the first neglected tropical disease to be eliminated in the island nation.