Nigeria Making Strides in Eliminating Trachoma, Challenges Remain

Nigeria is close to eliminating Trachoma, a leading cause of blindness, with efforts led by organizations like Sightsavers. Despite progress in 8 states, challenges such as insecurity, poor program execution, and funding gaps remain.

Esther Batur highlights the need for increased awareness and investment in eye health, as many Nigerians still lack access to eye care services. Barbara Anang Marok emphasizes the significant number of preventable blindness cases in Nigeria due to conditions like cataracts and refractive errors.