Eliminating Trachoma

Explore how the trachoma disease is being combated across the globe

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 leading cause of blindness in the world. Based on 2020 data, it is estimated that 137 million people are at risk of trachoma in 44 endemic countries.

On this course, you’ll explore the history of trachoma, how it is graded in individuals, as well as studying the decision making involved in eradicating this tropical disease.

You’ll also discover how trachoma elimination strategies are implemented across the globe.

This practical course is for everyone involved, or interested in, delivering health services to eliminate blinding trachoma.

It may be of interest to those working in or studying medicine, and will be of special use to those working in neglected tropical diseases (NTD), public health or ophthalmology.

Content is focused on the action that needs to take place at a local community level.

This practical course is for everyone involved, or interested in, delivering health services to eliminate blinding trachoma.

It may be of interest to those working in or studying medicine, and will be of special use to those working in neglected tropical diseases (NTD), public health or ophthalmology.

Content is focused on the action that needs to take place at a local community level.

• Assess the natural history, clinical signs and grading of trachoma
• Describe the evidence from global mapping of trachoma
• Reflect on the public health approach for the control of trachoma
• Evaluate the planning and coordination of trachoma mapping and control activities at community, district, national and global levels
• Discuss how epidemiological data provides guidance for interventions and setting local targets
• Interpret, and elaborate for the local setting, each of the SAFE strategy components to manage and control trachoma
• Apply monitoring and evaluation indicators of SAFE interventions for the validation and certification of elimination of trachoma at district and national level