Prevalence of trachoma after implementation of trachoma elimination interventions in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: results of impact surveys in 131 evaluation units covering 139 districts

Summary

This article describes the results of impact surveys to determine the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF), trachomatous trichiasis (TT), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access after implementation of trachoma elimination interventions in Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

The authors conclude that interventions for trachoma elimination have reduced the prevalence of trachoma in Oromia, but nearly half of the districts still require antibiotic mass drug administration, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement to reach elimination targets. Additionally, more than two-thirds require public health-level TT surgery services, including active case finding.