Trachoma, a blinding eye disease, affects nearly 50 million in Ethiopia, mostly women and children.

Trachoma, a painful and blinding eye disease caused by bacterial infection, is widespread in Ethiopia, particularly in rural areas with limited access to clean water and hygiene. The disease, which can lead to blindness, affects nearly 50 million people in Ethiopia, with women aged 30-40 being most at risk due to frequent contact with children. Scheicho Scheifa, a 35-year-old farmer, suffers from turned-in eyelids causing severe pain. Treatment ranges from antibiotics to surgery, but eradication remains challenging without improved living conditions.

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