Implementation Research Example on Trachoma

Esmael Habtamu Ali, Assistant Professor, LSHTM, UK; Bahirdar University, Ethiopia; Co-founder and Executive Director, Eyu -Ethiopia.

Trachoma. One of the most common neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).

By the end of this module, you will be able to:. .

Chapter 1: Promise and Problem. Chapter 2: Living up to the Promise.

Chapter 1: Promise and Problem. The application of “Promise and Problem” in IR Within the context of trachoma and its elimination strategies Learning Objectives: Understand the Trachoma magnitude and transmission - both global and Ethiopia context Identify the implementation problem in the SAFE strategy of Trachoma control in the Ethiopia context.

Normal upper tarsal conjunctiva. Close up of a person s tongue Description automatically generated with medium confidence.

Tarsal conjunctival scarring: “TS”. Close up of a person s mouth Description automatically generated with medium confidence.

Hyperendemic in many of the poorest and most remote rural areas in 42 countries.

Contact. Personal factors:. Poor hygiene. Infected Child.

Surgery to treat the blinding stage of the disease.