In order to enhance the elimination of blinding trachoma from the Eastern Mediterranean Region, a regional planning workshop was held in Cairo organized by the WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo in collaboration with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the Global Alliance for Trachoma Elimination.
Review the current situation of blinding trachoma in EM Member States and activities for elimination of blinding trachoma under the Global initiatives of GET 2020 of Vision 2020;
Review the progress achieved by some Member States and the constraints faced by the countries in the field of elimination of blinding trachoma;
Coordinate and enhance the implementation of SAFE strategy in developing the national plan for elimination of blinding trachoma under GET 2020;
Establish technical cooperation between Member States in the field of elimination of blinding trachoma based on the regional experiences; and
Form a regional partnership to ensure collaboration with all interested parties including international organizations, NGDOs, development organizations and others interested in elimination of blinding trachoma.
