{"id":2918,"date":"2026-02-22T08:54:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T08:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whmnews.ir\/En\/?p=2918"},"modified":"2026-02-22T08:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T08:54:35","slug":"who-validates-elimination-of-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem-in-libya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whmnews.ir\/En\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/who-validates-elimination-of-trachoma-as-a-public-health-problem-in-libya\/","title":{"rendered":"WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO\u2019s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis milestone reflects Libya\u2019s determination to safeguard the health of its people and reinforces our conviction that progress against neglected tropical diseases is possible everywhere,\u201d said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. \u201cEliminating trachoma as a public health problem is an inspiring achievement for the Eastern Mediterranean Region and for communities across Libya.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With this validation, Libya becomes the 28th country worldwide and the 8th in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to eliminate trachoma. The achievement demonstrates how evidence-based programming and coordinated technical support can overcome neglected tropical diseases, even amongst complex humanitarian and migration dynamics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cLibya joins a growing group of countries from the Eastern Mediterranean Region that have eliminated trachoma,\u201d said Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean. \u201cThis result reflects strong regional coordination and Libya\u2019s perseverance during periods of great challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHO validates elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in Libya The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO\u2019s Eastern Mediterranean Region. 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