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Ancient Eye Disease Finally Meets Its Match

For more than a century, the bacterial eye infection trachoma cast a shadow over communities across Senegal, threatening children with painful blindness and adults with a lifetime of suffering. This month, the World Health Organization officially declared that Senegal has completely eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the 25th country worldwide to achieve this remarkable feat. The victory came after decades of coordinated efforts involving surgery for advanced cases, mass distribution of donated antibiotics, improved sanitation, and community education about facial cleanliness.

What makes this achievement even more inspiring is the scale of the transformation: over 2.8 million people across 24 districts received treatment and support through the elimination program. Senegal joins an exclusive group of nations that have proven this ancient disease can be defeated through persistence, international cooperation, and unwavering commitment to public health. Children who once faced a future of preventable blindness can now grow up with clear vision and endless possibilities. The success offers hope to the 32 countries where trachoma still threatens communities, proving that with determination and the right strategy, even centuries-old health challenges can become history.

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