Eritrea: Anseba Region - Distribution of Anti-Trachoma Medicine

17 August 2017

Keren — Anti-trachoma medicine has been provided since March to the resident of the Anseba region and that so far 90% of the residents have received the medication, according to Mr. Michael Teklay, head of non-communicable diseases prevention and control at Health Ministry's branch in the region.

Pointing out that a research conducted in 8 sub-zones of the region indicate that the prevalence of trachoma has significantly been reduced, Mr. Michael said that the distribution of anti-trachoma medicine is part of the overall efforts being exerted to control blindness.

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