Wed Oct 09 04:04:25 UTC 2024: ## India Achieves Significant Milestone in Eliminating Trachoma, Honored by WHO
**New Delhi, India** – India has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against trachoma, a preventable eye infection that can cause irreversible blindness. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday formally recognized India for eliminating trachoma.
This achievement makes India the third country in the region to eliminate the disease, following Nepal and Myanmar.
Trachoma is caused by a bacterial infection and is spread through contact with contaminated materials, such as cloths or bedding. The infection can lead to inflammation of the eyelids, which can eventually cause scarring and blindness.
This recognition is a testament to India’s commitment to public health and its successful implementation of strategies to combat the disease, including access to antibiotics, improved hygiene, and surgical interventions.
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