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Elimination of Trachoma - Fiji
October 27 , 2025
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- Fiji has been validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem.
- Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) and the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.
- Fiji is the 26th country to eliminate trachoma and the 58th country to eliminate at least one NTD.
- Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and spreads through personal contact, contaminated surfaces, and flies.
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