A public health breakthrough. Rotary celebrates as the World Health Organisation declares trachoma eliminated as a public health problem in Australia.
On 29 April 2026, the World Health Organisation formally announced that Australia had become the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem – a milestone recognised as both a public health victory and a significant step by Australia towards improving the environmental health of Indigenous Australians.
“WHO congratulates Australia on this important achievement,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “This success reflects sustained commitment, strong partnerships, and a focus on reaching populations most affected by health inequities. It brings us closer to a world free from the suffering caused by trachoma.”
The current project manager of End Trachoma is Sandi Fulcher, of the Rotary eClub of Change Makers.
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