Trachoma Latest News
Recently, Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem.
About Trachoma
- It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes.
- It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left untreated it causes irreversible blindness.
- It is found in communities who are living in poor environmental conditions.
- Treatment: The two drugs recommended for trachoma are azithromycin and an ointment made with tetracycline.
Signs and Symptoms of Early Stages of Trachoma Include:
- Red and irritated eyes.
- Swollen eyelids.
- Blurred vision.
- Watery discharge from the eyes.
- Discharge from the nose.
Initiatives by the World Health Organisation Regarding Trachoma
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has termed Trachoma as a neglected tropical disease and its estimation suggests that 150 million people worldwide are affected by Trachoma.
- To eliminate trachoma as a public health problem, WHO recommends the SAFE strategy.
Source: WHO
Last updated on March, 2026
→ UPSC Final Result 2025 is now out.
→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.
→ Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
→ UPSC Marksheet 2025 Will be out soon.
→ UPSC Notification 2026 & UPSC IFoS Notification 2026 is now out on the official website at upsconline.nic.in.
→ UPSC Calendar 2026 has been released.
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus 2026 here.
→ UPSC Prelims 2026 will be conducted on 24th May, 2026 & UPSC Mains 2026 will be conducted on 21st August 2026.
→ The UPSC Selection Process is of 3 stages-Prelims, Mains and Interview.
→ Prepare effectively with Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 featuring full-length mock tests, detailed solutions, and performance analysis.
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2026 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s Best UPSC Mentorship Program for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ Shakti Dubey secures AIR 1 in UPSC CSE Exam 2024.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Trachoma FAQs
Q1. What is Trachoma?+
Q2. How is Trachoma transmitted?+
Tags: trachoma
