Eliminating Trachoma
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Course author
- Dr Daksha Patel ( Lead Educator)
Description
Discover how communities and experts are joining together to end trachoma disease across 44 endemic countries.
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.
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