Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India has achieved a significant milestone in public health by eliminating trachoma, a chronic eye disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) certification recognizes India's decades-long efforts, starting with a control project in 1963 and intensifying with the SAFE strategy. This strategy focuses on Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environmental improvement. As a result, trachoma prevalence drastically decreased from 4% in 2005 to 0.008% in 2018. India joins Nepal and Myanmar in achieving this feat, demonstrating its commitment to combating infectious diseases and promoting eye health.