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El Salvador Eliminates Trachoma, WHO Confirms
News

El Salvador Eliminates Trachoma, WHO Confirms

El Salvador has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, the WHO confirms — part of a remarkable 94% global decline in cases since 2002.

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Scientists Discover the Protein That Triggers Diabetic Blindness — And How to Stop It
Science

Scientists Discover the Protein That Triggers Diabetic Blindness — And How to Stop It

Researchers have identified LRG1, a protein that causes the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy, and shown that blocking it in mice completely prevents vision loss — offering hope for the 100 million people at risk worldwide.

3 min read
Libya Eliminates Trachoma, Protecting Future Generations from Preventable Blindness
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Libya Eliminates Trachoma, Protecting Future Generations from Preventable Blindness

The WHO has validated Libya as the 28th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem — a landmark victory achieved despite years of political instability.

2 min read