National trachoma task forces: how can we work better?

National trachoma task forces: how can we work better?

Tackling trachoma is a complex challenge.In order to implement all four components of the SAFE strategy on a national level (surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental change, such as clean water and latrines), there needs to be national coordination, supported by poli...

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Main Authors: Courtright P, Miri E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London 2010-09-01
Series:Community Eye Health Journal
Subjects:
Trachoma / prevention and control
Health Planning
National Health Programmes
Online Access:http://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/23/jceh_23_73_038.1.htm
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spelling doaj-af31b1627aa24e2ba0378e4967bf31b82020-11-25T01:32:37ZengInternational Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), LondonCommunity Eye Health Journal0953-68332010-09-0123733839National trachoma task forces: how can we work better?Courtright PMiri ETackling trachoma is a complex challenge.In order to implement all four components of the SAFE strategy on a national level (surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental change, such as clean water and latrines), there needs to be national coordination, supported by political commitment at the highest level. In each trachoma-endemic country, the body responsible for making this work is the national trachoma task force (NTTF). http://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/23/jceh_23_73_038.1.htmTrachoma / prevention and controlHealth PlanningNational Health Programmes
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Health Planning
National Health Programmes
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publisher International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
series Community Eye Health Journal
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publishDate 2010-09-01
description Tackling trachoma is a complex challenge.In order to implement all four components of the SAFE strategy on a national level (surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental change, such as clean water and latrines), there needs to be national coordination, supported by political commitment at the highest level. In each trachoma-endemic country, the body responsible for making this work is the national trachoma task force (NTTF).
topic Trachoma / prevention and control
Health Planning
National Health Programmes
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