Algeria Eradicates Blinding Disease, WHO Confirms
Algeria has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, following a December 2025 dossier and 2022 surveys.
29 Apr 2026
Algeria has been validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, following a December 2025 dossier and 2022 surveys.
Cataract surgery access remains out of reach for nearly half of people blinded by cataracts, with the biggest gap in Africa and lower access for women.
