Burundi Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem
BURUNDI, JUL 14 – Burundi is the first country to eliminate trachoma as a neglected tropical disease, achieving a 51% reduction in people needing antibiotic treatment in Africa, WHO said.
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Burundi Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Burundi as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the eighth country in WHO's African Region to reach this important milestone. Trachoma is also the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country.
Burundi Achieves Major Public Health Victory by Eradicating Trachoma - Afric Info
Source link : https://afric.news/2025/07/17/burundi-achieves-major-public-health-victory-by-eradicating-trachoma/ Author : Isabella Rossi Publish date : 2025-07-17 07:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma
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