In a remarkable achievement for India’s healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the country free from Trachoma — an infectious eye disease that can cause blindness. This success follows years of public health campaigns, hygiene awareness drives, and community-based screening. Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya called it “a proud moment for India’s medical fraternity.” Experts credit the success to improved sanitation and access to primary healthcare in rural regions.
India Eliminates Trachoma, a Major Public Health Milestone
WHO Declares India Free from Trachoma Disease
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- 05 Nov 2025
- by Adam Gilchrist
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