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Tunisia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem 🎉 It is the 31st country globally validated by @WHO as having reached this milestone—congratulations Tunisia! trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/tun…

Did you know trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide? @WHO’s Dr Anthony Solomon explains what trachoma is, the progress we have made, and how we can eliminate it as a public health problem. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=JDMEP-…

Australia’s elimination of trachoma demonstrates why equity and people-centred approaches must remain at the centre of trachoma programs. Congratulations Australia and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities on eliminating trachoma! #beatNTDs trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/aus…

Australia has been validated by @WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 30th country globally to #endtrachoma! Learn how community-led approaches were central to elimination👇.  Congratulations Australia! trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/aus…

From >90% prevalence in the early 20th century to elimination today—Algeria’s progress shows what sustained investment in health systems can deliver. SAFE strategy + strong surveillance + political commitment = impact. Congratulations Algeria!   trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/alg…

Algeria has been validated by @WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem! It is the 29th country globally to reach this milestone. Congratulations Algeria!   trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/alg… #beatNTDs

Ethiopia, Uganda and Nigeria provide strong examples of proactive country leadership to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration to #beatNTDs and achieve #SDG5 on clean water and sanitation. Learn more @TrachomaControl. #WorldWaterDay trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/str…

On #IWD2026 we honour the legacy of Dr. Mwele Malecela, whose leadership transformed the fight against NTDs. Through the Mwele Malecela Mentorship Program, African women are building leadership, networks, and confidence to accelerate trachoma elimination. trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/int…

On average, 1 person is examined for trachoma every 26 seconds around the world with the support of #TropicalData. This evidence underpins much of the global trachoma program and had supported many countries in validating trachoma elimination. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1a8df8…

“The elimination of trachoma is a significant victory for public health in Libya. Improved living standards probably played a significant role which was complemented by targeted interventions ” - Congratulations Libya on eliminating trachoma! trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/fij…

With sustained investment, we can #beatNTDs. In 2025, @TrachomaControl estimated that $300 million is needed to fill funding gaps for surgery, antibiotics, surveys and priority research to achieve global elimination by 2030. Learn more: #WorldNTDDay trachomacoalition.org/resources/clos…

“Progress across all trachoma-endemic WHO regions shows that SAFE is both effective and adaptable across contexts”. The number of people at requiring interventions against trachoma has fallen below 100m for the first time since records began! #WorldNTDDay trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/glo…

Join @iCHORDS_CoP on TOMORROW for a special webinar highlighting ICTC’s toolkit for delivering trachoma interventions to special populations! The webinar will feature the @CarterCenter’s Dr Angelia Sanders. Register here: ichords.org/events/january…

The number of people requiring interventions for trachoma has fallen below 100 million – a 94% reduction since 2002. This milestone reflects decades of sustained efforts by national health ministries and partners to implement the SAFE strategy. Learn more: trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/glo…

The number of people requiring interventions against trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, has decreased by 94% between 2002 and 2025. 27 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania have eliminated trachoma as a public health problem to date. This progress is driven by the @WHO-endorsed SAFE strategy – science, solidarity, and sustained action can end diseases. Since launching the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma in 1996, we have made remarkable progress. Together, we will continue advancing toward a trachoma-free world. WHO-endorsed SAFE strategy: who.int/publications/i…

“Progress across all trachoma-endemic WHO regions shows that SAFE is both effective and adaptable across contexts” The number of people at requiring interventions against trachoma has fallen below 100m for the first time since records began! Learn more: who.int/news/item/06-0…

The number of people requiring interventions against trachoma has fallen below 100 million for the first time since global records began! Read about progress to #endtrachoma in our joint press release with @WHO and @ITIatlanta. trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/glo…

Join @iCHORDS_CoP on 28 January for a special webinar highlighting ICTC’s toolkit for delivering trachoma interventions to special populations! The webinar will feature the @CarterCenter’s Dr Angelia Sanders. Register here: ichords.org/events/january…

This month brings #HumanRightsDay and #UHCDay—two reminders that health is universal. Egypt’s elimination of trachoma shows what’s possible when rights, equity, and strong systems align. A historic achievement grounded in a century of leadership. trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/cel…

“Health is a human right.” Egypt’s progress against trachoma brings this principle to life—reducing avoidable disability and expanding opportunities for millions. #HumanRightsDay trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/cel…