Company description
Currently there are estimated to be approximately 140 million children with active trachoma which could be prevented if water supplies and sanitation were improved, as has occurred in Europe where trachoma used to be endemic. Intersectorial collaboration between health workers, water engineers and environmental officers is essential for the control of trachoma. As trachoma principally affects poor, disadvantaged communities the principle of even distribution of resources is also highly relevant. Community participation needs to be encouraged for the control of trachoma
