Publications by authors named "Philomena Orji"
Article Synopsis
- Trachoma is a major public health target for elimination in Nigeria by 2030, with systematic efforts starting in 2002 and partnerships like the Global Trachoma Mapping Project aiding in data collection.
- Over the years, significant actions have been taken, including providing over 34 million antibiotic treatments and addressing trichiasis management in 231 local government areas, resulting in 89 LGAs eliminating active trachoma.
- Continued progress in improving water and sanitation, along with strong national program leadership and sustained funding, is essential for achieving the elimination of trachoma as a public health issue in Nigeria by the set deadline.
Purpose: We set out to determine the baseline prevalence of trachoma in 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Borno State, Nigeria.
Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in each of 13 LGAs from 2017 to 2019, with the support of Tropical Data (TD). World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended protocols were used.
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of trachoma in each of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) of Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Methods: A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in each of the 21 LGAs of Adamawa State between 2017 and 2019. With the support of Tropical Data (TD), surveys were planned and implemented in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.