At the heart of this success is Kenya’s Ministry of Health, working closely with county health departments and development partners.Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness. As World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Day is marked globally, Kenya stands at the brink of a landmark public health victory, the elimination of Trachoma as a disease of Public Health Importance. Once endemic in many arid and semi-arid regions of the country, Trachoma’s burden has dramatically declined thanks to sustained national commitment by the Government of Kenya, coordinated partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and strengthened health systems across counties.Trachoma, caused by Chlamydia…
Author: by MARK MAINA
Paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Lilian Kwamboka, from the Kwale Eye Unit, with her team.Almost everyone will be affected by an eye health or sight issue in their life.The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya Country Director Peter Milo said eye health is a universal issue, yet it is often overlooked or deprioritised.“The consequences are far-reaching – unemployment, poor academic performance, mental ill health, social isolation, and increased risk of injury and illness,” Mr Milo said.New research from The Fred Hollows Foundation, IAPB and Seva Foundation confirm why eye health matters.The Value of Vision research shows that every $1 invested in eye health can…