Libya: WHO Validates Elimination of Trachoma As a Public Health Problem in Libya

Libya Eliminates Trachoma, Protecting Future Generations from Blindness

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Libya: WHO Validates Elimination of Trachoma As a Public Health Problem in Libya

The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges.

WHO declares elimination of trachoma in Libya as a public health problem

TRIPOLI, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant public health achievement in the eastern Mediterranean region. Read full story

Libya Ends Century-Long Battle With Trachoma, WHO Confirms

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare progress and a major achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the accomplishment as a historic victory that will protect future generations from preventable blindness. He stressed that Libya’s succe…

WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya

WHO today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges.