Eliminating Trachoma
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Eliminating Trachoma
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Duration | 5 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
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Eliminating Trachoma
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- Duration 5 weeks
- Weekly study 4 hours
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- Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease. It occurs in some of the poorest populations with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, and is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Based on 2019 data, it is estimated that 142 million people are at risk of trachoma in 44 endemic countries.
- On this course, you'll explore the history of trachoma, how it is graded in individuals, as well as studying the decision making involved in eradicating this tropical disease.
- You'll also discover how trachoma elimination strategies are implemented across the globe.
Eliminating Trachoma at FutureLearn Curriculum
Eliminating Trachoma
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The challenge of trachoma
Introduction: What is trachoma?
Where is trachoma?
What can we do?
Action for trachoma: S is for surgery
Reaching trichiasis patients
Trichiasis surgery in the community
Managing the coverage and quality of trichiasis surgery
Action for trachoma: A is for Antibiotics
Taking antibiotics to the community
Managing mass distribution of antibiotics
Action for trachoma: Face washing and the Environment
Trachoma, community and environment
Working with stakeholders
Is SAFE making a difference?
What is monitoring?
Monitoring for trachoma elimination
Certifying elimination
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