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Global elimination of blinding trachoma -16-May-98

1- Blinding trachoma, a serious public health problem among poorest population in 46 endemic countries
2- 146 million of the disease active trachoma cases and six million blinds as result of trachoma
3- Apply new methods for rapid assessment and mapping of blinding trachoma
4- Refine component of Safe strategy for trachoma elimination through operational research, potential antibiotic
5- Strength collaboration with UNICEF and world bank for necessary global support