The International Trachoma Initiative is dedicated to eliminating blinding trachoma, the world’s leading cause of preventable blindness.  Explore our media center to learn more about ITI, how we work, where we work, and how our programs are impacting communities around the world.

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2008

December 15, 2008
International Trachoma Initiative Appoints New Country Representative for Tanzania

October 2, 2008
Progress and Challenges in Fighting Blinding Trachoma in Africa Highlighted for World Sight Day--October 9

June 27, 2008
Ghana Announces Significant Progress Toward Eliminating Blinding Trachoma

June 23, 2008
International Trachoma Initiative Receives Grant From Izumi Foundation to Support 20,000 Sight-Saving Surgeries in Burkina Faso and Niger

June 20, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ghana to Announce Significant Progress Toward Eliminating Blinding Trachoma

May 28, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY: International Trachoma Initiative Launches New Information Resources On The Campaign to Eliminate Blinding Trachoma

April 18, 2008
Niger Mid-term Review on Blinding Trachoma Reveals Significant Progress Toward Elimination of the Disease by 2015

February 21, 2008
ITI Praises New U.S. Commitment to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases


2007
December 2007
International Trachoma Initiative Appoints Ibrahim Jabr as President

October 2007
NASDAQ Recognizes World Sight Day at Closing Bell Ceremonies