WHO Assembly awards Pakistan for trachoma-free status

The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged Pakistan’s success in stopping trachoma from being a health issue for the public. Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal received the award from WHO’s leader, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Trachoma is an eye infection caused by bacteria that can cause blindness if it’s not treated. The elimination of this issue is a significant achievement in the realm of public health, demonstrating the efficacy of meticulously devised health regulations, communal initiatives, and collaborative efforts with international partners. The 78th World Health Assembly is currently taking place in Geneva, with the aim of providing a global forum for the discussion of critical issues by leaders in the field of global health. The key agenda items, as set out in the official communiqué, include preparedness for potential future pandemics, universal health coverage, and the burden of non-communicable diseases.