Initiative for the elimination of trachoma in the Americas: First year of implementation. Annual report 2023-2024

The Annual Report 2023-2024 of the Initiative for the Elimination of Trachoma in the Americas presents the key advances made by participating countries. In the region, trachoma remains endemic in Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, and Peru, affecting approximately 5.6 million people, especially in rural and remote areas, with a disproportionate impact on women and children. Among the most significant outcomes, endemic countries have made progress in implementing the SAFE Strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial Hygiene, and Environmental Sanitation).