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Trachoma in Kenya
Population: 37 million
Human Development Rank: 148 of 177
Target year for elimination: 2020
# Districts in country: 80
# Trachoma-endemic districts: 18
Burden of Trachoma (estimated):
Trichiasis Backlog: 46,000
TT Prevalence: 3.6%
Prevalence TF (Children 1-9 years of age): 20.6%
Population at risk of infection: 6,000,000
National Program for Trachoma Control:
First MDA took place in 2007
Eye Care Coordinator: Dr. M. Gichangi - head of division of opthalmic services
AMREF Representative: Dr. Festus Ilako