| The Gambia |
Trachoma in The Gambia
Population (2006 estimate): 1.41 million
Human Development Rank: 155 of 177
Target year for elimination: 2010
# Districts in country: 41
# Trachoma-endemic districts: 22
Burden of Trachoma:
Trichiasis Backlog: incident cases
Prevalence TF (Children 1-9 years of age): > 10 percent in 11 districts; TF >5 % but <10 % in 11 additional districts = 22
Population at risk of infection: 279,000
National Program for Trachoma Control:
Mass Distribution of Zithromax treatments began in 2007
Manager, National Eye Care Program: Mr. Ansumana Sillah
SAFE Strategy Components in The Gambia
Surgery
- The Gambia has a developed capacity for TT surgery conducted by trained community ophthalmic nurses.
- It is estimated that the backlog of TT surgery has already been substantially reduced.
- 265 TT surgeries were carried out during 2007.
Antibiotics
- In 2007, 41,409 Zithromax treatments were administered during an ITI-supported mass drug administration, the first in The Gambia.
Facial Cleanliness
Facial cleanliness component is advocated by the national program through child-to-child-strategies, TV/radio messages, and involvement of local organizations.
Environmental Improvement
2006 national surveys found that almost 98% of population has access to functional water supply and 84.5% of households have latrines or access to functional latrine.
SAFE Partners in The Gambia
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National |
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DoSH, ITI, SSI |
DoSH, ITI, SSI |
DoSH, ITI, SSI, DoSE, Dept of water Resources, Unicef |
DoSH, SSI, Department of Community Development, Unicef, WHO |