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Timor-Leste eliminates trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindnessPhoto by Barnabas Sani on Pexels
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Timor-Leste eliminates trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness

Público3 September 2026 at 19:10

The World Health Organization validated on Thursday the elimination of trachoma from Timor-Leste, marking a significant milestone in the country's public health. Trachoma is recognized as the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.

With this validation, Timor-Leste joins the list of countries that have managed to eliminate this disease that mainly affects vulnerable communities in tropical regions.

Among Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola and Mozambique continue to be at risk regarding trachoma, remaining priorities for public health interventions in this area.

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