Burundi Eliminates Trachoma As a Public Health Problem

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.

Senegal joins growing list of countries that have eliminated trachoma

WHO has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO’s African Region to have achieved this feat.