Light for the World Steps Up Efforts to Reduce Trachoma

A European non-profit is launching new efforts to combat blindness in three African countries where some of the world’s highest rates of trachoma are found. As part of their global strategy to eliminate trachoma, the European-based confederation, Light for the World, is increasing its activities in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Mozambique. The organization is stepping up measures in these three countries with public awareness campaigns promoting cleanliness for prevention of the disease...

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