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Overview
Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease. It occurs in some of the poorest populations with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, and is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Based on 2020 data, it is estimated that 137 million people are at risk of trachoma in 44 endemic countries.
Key facts:
On Eliminating Trachoma at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine by FutureLearn, you’ll explore the history of trachoma, how it is graded in individuals, as well as studying the decision making involved in eradicating this tropical disease. You’ll also discover how trachoma elimination strategies are implemented across the globe.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Assess the natural history, clinical signs and grading of trachoma
- Describe the evidence from global mapping of trachoma
- Reflect on the public health approach for the control of trachoma
- Evaluate the planning and coordination of trachoma mapping and control activities at community, district, national and global levels
- Discuss how epidemiological data provides guidance for interventions and setting local targets
- Interpret, and elaborate for the local setting, each of the SAFE strategy components to manage and control trachoma
Programme Structure
Topics include:
Natural history, clinical signs and grading of trachoma
Evidence from global mapping of trachoma
Planning and coordination of trachoma mapping and control activities at community, district, national and global levels
Development of a Trachoma Action Plan
Public health approach for the control of trachoma
How epidemiological data provides guidance for interventions and setting local targets
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 74 other Short Courses in Public Health in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This practical course is for everyone involved, or interested in, delivering health services to eliminate blinding trachoma.
- It may be of interest to those working in or studying medicine, and will be of special use to those working in neglected tropical diseases (NTD), public health or ophthalmology.
- Content is focused on the action that needs to take place at a local community level.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
Funding
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