Based on 2018 data, it is estimated that 150+ million people are at risk of trachoma in 40+ endemic countries. This represents significant progress made in recent years, an almost 25% reduction in the number of people at risk. The action towards eliminating trachoma taken is on the right path but it needs to be reach everyone! Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease. It occurs in some of the poorest populations with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, and is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. At present, we have a unique opportunity to eliminate this disease.

Natural history, clinical signs and grading of trachoma
Evidence from global mapping of trachoma
Planning and coordination of trachoma mapping and control activities at community, district, national and global levels
Development of a Trachoma Action Plan
Public health approach for the control of trachoma
How epidemiological data provides guidance for interventions and setting local targets
Practical approaches for the four elements of the SAFE strategy to control trachoma: surgery, mass distribution of antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement
S: strategies for community mobilisation, preparing patients, selecting surgical methods, managing post-surgical trichiasis and monitoring outcomes and outputs towards elimination
A: selection of antibiotics, distribution pathways, microplanning local campaigns, addressing barriers and managing coverage
F& E: Understanding influences on behaviour, situation analysis for F& E, assessing sanitation hardware requirements, identifying and engaging with appropriate stakeholders for water, sanitation and hygiene activities
Assessing the validation process for trachoma elimination
Monitoring and evaluation indicators of SAFE interventions for impact and surveillance surveys
Completion of the WHO dossier to validate the elimination of trachoma at national level