Trachoma

 

 

What is it?

Trachoma is a Neglected Tropical Disease that is the result of an eye infection that is spread from person to person. It’s commonly passed from child to child and child to mother, especially where there are water shortages, numerous flies, and crowded living conditions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the 150 million people are in need of treatment.

What We Do

Since 2011, through a grant from the USAID NTD Control Program, IMA is supporting the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) to address Trachoma as part of the country’s Neglected Tropical Disease Control program.

Treatment and control of the disease is done through implementing elements of the WHO endorsed  SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facewashing, and Environment) strategy. IMA assists the MOHSW in conducting Mass Drug Administration (MDA) in which the target population takes an annual combination of drugs through the schools and communities to prevent and control NTDs including Trachoma.

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Where We Work

Tanzania