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Why in the news? India has achieved a significant public health milestone by eliminating trachoma, reducing its prevalence to 0.7%, with important implications for health and economic productivity. Achievement in Public Health: India has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, reaching a prevalence rate of7%. This milestone reflects significant public health progress, reducing …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Welfare scheme for vulnerable sections of society related to Health. Government policies and intervention. Why in the News? India recently achieved the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, a milestone with substantial health and economic impacts. Trachoma elimination highlights successful public health efforts and emphasizes the continued need for vigilance …
Read MoreWhy in the news? WHO declared India Trachoma-free, marking it the third country in South-East Asia to achieve this milestone, following years of control efforts under the National Health Mission. About the news: WHO declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem in 2024. India is the third country in the WHO …
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