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Australia becomes 30th country to eliminate trachoma, leading cause of infectious blindness
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Australia becomes 30th country to eliminate trachoma, leading cause of infectious blindness

Australia has made a remarkable achievement by becoming the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health issue. This disease, which can cause blindness, has been a concern especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Thanks to the National Trachoma Management Program, implemented in 2006, there has been a significant decline in its prevalence. This success highlights the importance of community-led solutions and sustained investment in health care.
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