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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…

Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. This #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate Egypt’s elimination of trachoma and the infrastructure established to advance #EyeHealth for all. Learn more: trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/cel…

People with disabilities often face barriers to accessing trachoma services—especially among refugees and indigenous communities. Visit @TrachomaControl for a toolkit designed to strengthen health equity and ensure inclusive trachoma interventions for all. trachomacoalition.org/resources/deli…

Understanding the needs of people with disabilities, and the barriers they face, is an essential first step towards ensuring they are included in eye health services. Visit @CEHJournal to learn about inclusive trachoma programming. #IDPD2025  a.storyblok.com/f/274450/x/f40…

Combining surgical services for cataract and trachomatous trichiasis is helping to extend the reach of eye health services in underserved areas in South Sudan. Learn how in the @CEHJournal. #beatNTDs cehjournal.org/articles/10.56…

Egypt has been validated by @WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is the 27th country globally and the seventh in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this milestone. trachomacoalition.org/news-blogs/egy…

Fiji has been validated by @WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is the 26th country globally and the seventh in the WHO Western Pacific Region to achieve this milestone. who.int/news/item/20-1…

How can trachoma programs reach refugees, IDPs & nomadic groups? ICTC’s new toolkit provides strategies, step-by-step guidance & real-world case studies to help program managers plan & deliver inclusive interventions. 🔗 trachomacoalition.org/resources/deli…