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Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem
April 29, 2026

GENEVA, Switzerland, April 29 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news:

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Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of Indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the wor . . .

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