NASDAQ Recognizes World Sight Day at Closing Bell Ceremonies

NEW YORK, NY -- On October 19th, Interim President, Ibrahim Jabr and representatives from VOSH International participated in the NASDAQ closing bell ceremonies in recognition of World Sight Day which was celebrated around the world on October 11th. The International Trachoma Initiative participated in World Sight Day events worldwide to educate people about the importance of eliminating blinding trachoma.

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May 2007 --The Board Announces Mr. Ibrahim Jabr Appointed as Interim President
May 2007 --Dr. Jacob Kumaresan stepping down as the head of the International Trachoma Initiative
July 2005 -- From the Field: Saving Sight
Jan 2005 -- Documentary on trachoma on BBC World as part of “Kill or Cure" series
Dec 2004 Trachoma Control in Morocco highlighted in Millions Saved: Proven Successes in Global Health"
Nov 2004 -- The New England Journal of Medicine publishes study on azithromycin and Trachoma control
Jun. 2004 -- ITI Sponsors Trachoma Media Award
May. 2004 -- Mauritania Launches Trachoma Control Program

About the International Trachoma Initiative (ITI)
ITI is dedicated to eliminating blinding trachoma, the world's leading cause of preventable blindness. To combat the disease, ITI deploys the SAFE strategy: . Surgery to correct advanced stages of the disease . Antibiotics to treat active infection, using Zithromax donated by Pfizer Inc . Facial cleanliness to reduce disease transmission . Environmental change to increase access to clean water and improved sanitation to eliminate disease altogether
The International Trachoma Initiative is a charitable organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(a) of the US Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3)
ITI Communications Contact Beth D. Weinstein, Susanna J. Smith Tel: 212 490-6460   Fax: 212 490-6461 E-mail: communications@trachoma.org
International Trachoma Initiative (ITI) . 441 Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor . New York, NY 10017 . USA