SAFE strategy in trachoma programme include all except:
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Screening 'S' stands for Surgery not screening.'SAFE' strategy for TrachomaIts a WHO recommended strategy to fight trachoma.It includeSurgery - first component of the strategy for correction of trichiasis and entropionAntibiotics - Zithromax (azithromycin) single dose oral medication is used (Zithromax is donated by Pfizer Inc.) Tetracycline eye ointment was used before Pfizer donated Zithromax.Face washing -breaks the cycle of reinfection and prevents transmission of disease.Environmental Improvement - Poverty and poor living conditions contribute to high rates of blinding trachoma. Environmental improvement includesavailability of improved water suppliesimproved household sanitation, particularly safe disposal of feces.
Screening
Antibiotics
Face washing
Environmental improvement
Communicable Diseases