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India achieved a remarkable public health victory by officially eliminating trachoma, a bacterial disease that often leads to blindness. This success was the culmination of decades of partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), utilizing its "SAFE" strategy—which focuses on surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement.
With this significant milestone, India has set a precedent for combating preventable diseases and improving health standards across the population, particularly among vulnerable children.